A client has a neurologic deficit that was just diagnosed. In what phase of the neurologic deficit is this client?
A) Onset
B) Chronic
C) Recovery
D) Acute

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The onset phase is the initial manifestation of symptoms. The acute phase is characterized by the sudden onset of neurological deficits. The chronic phase follows the acute phase and may have long-term deficits. The recovery phase is the stage in which some function returns after a period of deficit. Therefore, since the client was just diagnosed, they are likely in the acute phase.

A Client Has a Neurologic Deficit That Was Just Diagnosed