A Therapist Is Teaching a Community Education Class on the Prevention

question 11

Multiple Choice

A therapist is teaching a community education class on the prevention and treatment of stroke.The participants are asked to identify the early warning signs of stroke or "brain attack." In addition to sudden numbness or weakness of the face,arm,or leg,especially on one side of the body,these early warning signs include

• A)sudden confusion,trouble speaking or understanding.
• B)sudden increase in tone/spasticity on one side of the body.
• C)sudden loss of hearing out of one ear.
• D)sudden pain in the face,arm,or leg,especially on one side of the body.

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Definitions:

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