The nurse is admitting a client who had a stroke and is experiencing right-sided arm and leg paralysis and facial drooping on the right side. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find?

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Right-sided paralysis indicates a left-brain stroke, which will lead to difficulty with comprehension and use of language. The left-side reflexes are likely to be intact.
Impulsive behaviour and neglect are more likely with a right-side stroke.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client Who Had a Stroke