What Characterizes Hemineglect

question 71

Multiple Choice

What characterizes hemineglect?

• A)Patients forget about one hemisphere of their brain.
• B)Patients tend to ignore information processed through a damaged hemisphere.
• C)Patients fail to use certain cognitive processes results in brain damage.
• D)Patients can no longer identify spherical shapes.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Stimulation

Engagement in activities or environments that promote mental and social development, often used in contexts of child development and rehabilitation.

Geriatric Depression Scale

A screening tool specifically designed to identify depression in elderly populations through a questionnaire assessing mood and emotional state.

Alcohol Use

The consumption of beverages that contain ethanol, ranging from moderate drinking to alcohol abuse or dependence.

Physically Restrained

The use of physical force or devices to limit a person's movements or behavior, typically in medical, law enforcement, or care settings.