A Patient Was Admitted to the Medical/surgical Unit with a Stroke

question 11

Essay

A patient was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with a stroke that affected the motor neurons in the direct (pyramidal) pathway. This affected the loss of voluntary movement to his left side. What other problems might the patient experience?

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Definitions:

Bread

A staple food made from dough of flour and water, usually by baking, and a common component of many diets worldwide.

Donuts

A type of fried dough confection or dessert food, often circular, with a hole in the center and various toppings or fillings.

Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in its price, income levels, or other factors.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved.