A patient has weakness on the right side and impaired reasoning after having a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). What part of the brain is affected?
a. Left hemisphere of the cerebrum
b. Right hemisphere of the cerebrum
c. Left cerebellum
d. Right cerebellum
A
Impaired motor strength on the right side in conjunction with impaired reasoning indicates a le-sion in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum. The cerebellum controls balance and is not contrala-teral.
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