Problem
Client VP, a 72-year-old Indian American female, experienced a stroke bilaterally in her ventral pons, while her dorsal pons remains intact. She now presents with "locked-in syndrome". She is able to communicate only by blinking or moving her eyes vertically. She has no use of her arms, legs, or other facial muscles other than those used to blink. She is unable to move the trunk of her body. Her limbs exhibit spasticity. Answer the following questions about Client VP based on the information provided:
i. Should she be able to "feel" touch?
ii. Should she be able to experience pain?
iii. Would you expect impairments in Client VP's cognition?
iv. Would you expect impairments in Client VP's emotions?