The nurse is assessing a client who had a stroke in the right cerebral hemisphere.Which neurologic deficit does the nurse assess for in this client?

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A stroke to the right cerebral hemisphere causes impaired visual and spatial awareness.The client may present with impaired proprioception and may be disoriented as to time and place.The right cerebral hemisphere does not control speech,smell,or the client's ability to write.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Had a Stroke