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Mr. Pappadopolis has a neurocognitive disorder that has caused an interesting symptom: He no longer acknowledges the left side of his body. For example, he does not shave the left side of his face or button his left shirt cuff. This is a sign that he ____.
 
  a. has Parkinson's disease
 b. suffered a stroke
 c. is recovering from a traumatic brain injury
  d. has aphasia and agnosia

Question 2

Which statement about strokes is accurate?
 
  a. Survivors can never recover.
 b. Survivors generally require short-term care.
 c. Strokes are a significant cause of disability.
 d. Most strokes occur in individuals younger than 50 years of age.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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