Some Clients Go into the Chronic Phase of Neurologic Deficit

question 9

Multiple Choice

Some clients go into the chronic phase of neurologic deficit. What does the client do in this phase?

• A) The client improves slowly over time.
• B) The client shows little or no improvement, remains stationary, or progressively worsens.
• C) The client does some rehabilitation work but progresses slowly.
• D) The client is in a state of flux having exacerbations and getting better.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The frontal lobe is a region of the brain associated with decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the human brain associated with language processing, speech production, and comprehension.

Fluent Speech

Speech that is smooth, effortless, and free from frequent pauses or hesitations.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

A type of neurotransmitter that decreases the likelihood of the neuron it acts upon to fire an action potential, thereby dampening neuronal activity.