An older adult patient is admitted to the medical unit with speech disturbance and right-sided weakness. Sensory assessment is included in the neurologic evaluation
If pain sensation is intact, which other area is intact and need not be tested?
1) Two-point discrimination
2) Vibratory sensation
3) Temperature sensation
4) Kinesthetic sensation
ANS: 3
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