A Client Who Experienced a Stroke That Left Residual Left

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client who experienced a stroke that left residual left hemiplegia will not wash the left side or use her good limbs on the right to move or adjust the limbs on the left. The most appropriate diagnosis for this client is

• A) Altered Physical Mobility.
• B) Ineffective Coping.
• C) Self-Care Deficit.
• D) Unilateral Neglect.

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