Problem:
At admission, the PMHNP learns that some time ago the patient had an infarct in the right cerebral cortex. During assessment, the PMHNP would expect to find that the patient: At admission, the PMHNP learns that some time ago the patient had an infarct in the right cerebral cortex. During assessment, the PMHNP would expect to find that the patient: Has difficulty explaining how to go about using the telephone Is unable to effectively hold a spoon in the left hand Demonstrates major deficiencies in speech Cannot use his right hand to shave himself or comb his own hair