The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and is unable to move the right side of the body. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this client's condition?
1. Quadriplegia
2. Paraplegia
3. Hemiplegia
4. Paralysis
Correct Answer: 3
Hemiplegia is defined as the loss of movement on one side of the body. Paraplegia is paralysis of two extremities, whereas quadriplegia is paralysis of four extremities. Using just the term paralysis does not provide enough information regarding this client's specific paralysis related to the CVA.
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