NCLEX Question of the Day

December 2, 2025

Physiological Integrity QID 984

A nurse is caring for a patient with a left-sided stroke. Which deficit is most commonly associated with this condition?

A:
Difficulty with speech and language comprehension
B:
Behavioral changes and impulsivity
C:
Right-sided weakness or paralysis
D:
Impaired judgment and spatial awareness

Explanation

A left-sided stroke typically results in right-sided weakness or paralysis due to the contralateral nature of the brain's control over the body. Speech and language issues are also common with left-sided strokes, but right-sided weakness is a more general and common deficit.

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