A 73-year-old patient with a stroke experiences facial drooping on the right side and right-sided arm and leg paralysis.When admitting the patient,which clinical manifestation will 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 behavior and neglect are more likely with a right-side stroke.

A 73-Year-Old Patient with a Stroke Experiences Facial Drooping on the Right