When assessing a patient for abnormal speech, you should:

a. ask the patient stick his tongue straight out.
b. ask the patient to repeat a common phrase.
c. see if one side of the patient's mouth is drooping.
d. write questions on note cards for the patient to read.

Answer: b

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