A patient experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) will usually show signs of paralysis on both sides of the body.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

During a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), paralysis may occur in the extremities of both sides, although it is most often unilateral.

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