A patient who has a stroke usually displays deficits on the other side of the body. For instance, a patient with a right side stroke has left hemiparesis. Which term best describes the location of the weakness in relation to the area of the stroke?
A) bilateral
B) contralateral
C) ipsilateral
D) unilateral

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Contralateral refers to weakness on the opposite side of the body from the area of the stroke. Bilateral refers to weakness on both sides of the body, ipsilateral refers to weakness on the same side of the body, and unilateral refers to weakness on one side of the body.

A Patient Who Has a Stroke Usually Displays Deficits on the Other