A patient with a subacute cerebrovascular accident has been…

A patient with a subacute cerebrovascular accident has been receiving therapy in a skilled nursing facility and is approaching readiness to discharge home. The physical therapist recommends that the patient have a hemiwalker available at home upon discharge. Which member of the interdisciplinary team should the therapist communicate this recommendation to so that the equipment can be ordered for discharge?

You evaluate a new patient with a cerebrovascular accident a…

You evaluate a new patient with a cerebrovascular accident and note the following clinical presentation: Right hemiparesis with the leg affected more than the arm Right sensory loss with the leg affected more than the armĀ  Apraxia Incontinence Which cerebral blood vessel do you suspect is affected?

You are a working with a new patient in the acute care setti…

You are a working with a new patient in the acute care setting that had a cerebrovascular accident 5 days ago and has been relatively immobile since that time. During your therapy session, they report new onset of chest pain, difficulty breathing, and cough. Which of the following potential sequelae of stroke may explain these symptoms?