A subdural bleed to the left side of the brain may give symptoms such as:
a. a right-sided hemiplegia, aphasia and dilation ofthe left pupil
b. a right-sided hemiplegia, aphasia and dilation ofthe right pupil.
c. a left-sided hemiplegia, aphasia and dilation of theleft pupil.
d. a left-sided hemiplegia, aphasia and dilation of the
right pupil.
a
In a cerebrovascular accident or stroke, the pupils are
affected on the same side as the injury, whereas the weakness
occurs on the opposite side.
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