An 83-Year-Old Patient Has Had a Stroke

question 22

Multiple Choice

An 83-year-old patient has had a stroke.He is right handed and has a history of hypertension and "little" strokes.He presents with right hemiplegia.To afford him the best visual field,the nurse should approach him:

• A) from the right side.
• B) from the left side.
• C) from the center.
• D) from either side.

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