The Patient Has Sustained an Ischemic Stroke Involving the Left

question 29

Multiple Choice

The patient has sustained an ischemic stroke involving the left cerebral hemisphere.Which of the following neurologic abnormalities would you expect to see?

• A) Aphasia
• B) Left visual field defect
• C) Difficulty balancing his checkbook
• D) Ataxic gait
• E) Somnolence

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