In Assessing a 70-Year-Old Patient Who Has Had a Recent

question 46

Multiple Choice

In assessing a 70-year-old patient who has had a recent cerebrovascular accident,the nurse notes right-sided weakness.What might the nurse expect to find when testing his reflexes on the right side?

• A)Lack of reflexes
• B)Normal reflexes
• C)Diminished reflexes
• D)Hyperactive reflexes

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