An 83-year-old patient has had a stroke.He is right handed and has a history of hypertension and "little" strokes.He presents with right hemiplegia.To afford him the best visual field,the nurse should approach him:
A) from the right side.
B) from the left side.
C) from the center.
D) from either side.

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Approaching the patient from the left side is best because the patient has right hemiplegia, indicating a stroke likely affected the left side of his brain, which controls the right side of the body. This can also impact the right visual field, making it harder for him to see from his right side.

An 83-Year-Old Patient Has Had a Stroke