As the result of a stroke,a patient has difficulty discerning the position of his body without looking at it.In the nurse's documentation,which would best describe the patient's inability to assess spatial position of his body?
A) Agnosia
B) Proprioception
C) Apraxia
D) Sensation

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Proprioception refers to the body's ability to perceive its own position in space. When a patient has difficulty discerning the position of their body without visual cues, it indicates an issue with proprioception.

As the Result of a Stroke,a Patient Has Difficulty Discerning