While Doing a Public Awareness Class About Stroke, a Participant

question 21

Multiple Choice

While doing a public awareness class about stroke, a participant asks you if all stroke patients are paralyzed on one side of their bodies. Your reply would be:

• A) "Yes. Both the arm and leg must be paralyzed for the health professional to recognize a stroke."
• B) "No. Some patients suffering stroke will show no signs or symptoms, but still must be evaluated."
• C) "Yes. To be diagnosed with a stroke, the arm and/or leg must be very weak and paralyzed."
• D) "No. Some stroke patients may have only slight weakness to one side of their bodies."

Acknowledge the consequences of unemployment insurance on the labor market.

Understand the relationship between stress and illness.

Identify the physical health risks associated with certain behaviors and substances.

Recognize the role of psychological factors in physical health.

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