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Describe the difference between paraplegia and hemiplegia.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Define orthostatic hypertension.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Paraplegia is paralysis of the lower half of the body. Hemiplegia is paralysis of either the right or left side of the body.

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a sudden decrease in blood pressure when the patient rises too quickly from a sitting or lying position




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