A patient's left side is paralyzed. Where should you place the signal light?
A) On the person's left side
B) On the person's right side
C) Wherever you can attach it
D) To the person's pillow

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Placing the signal light on the person's right side ensures that they have access to it and can easily reach for it with their functioning right hand. If the signal light was placed on the left side, the person would have difficulty reaching it due to their left-sided paralysis.

A Patient's Left Side Is Paralyzed