Characteristics of a right hemisphere cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that are not usual features of a left hemisphere CVA are
a. Poor judgment and overestimation of abilities
b. Hemiparesis and hemiparalysis
c. Weakness and paralysis
d. Need for support for ambulation and activities of daily living
A
Judgment errors and overestimation of abilities are characteristic of a right-hemisphere CVA. Responses B, C, and D are potential characteristics of left hemisphere and right hemisphere CVAs.
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