A 76-year-old right-handed patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with an intracerebral hemorrhage.A CT of her head reveals a large left parietal area bleed.Based on the type of stroke she experienced, which of the following signs and symptoms might she exhibit?
A) Right-sided hemiplegia and receptive aphasia
B) Left-sided hemiplegia and tactile agnosia
C) Decorticate posturing and unequal pupils
D) Unilateral neglect and dressing apraxia

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Damage to the dominant hemisphere produces problems with speech and language and abstract and analytical skills.

A 76-Year-Old Right-Handed Patient Has Been Admitted to the Critical