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What areas should be targeted first early in treatment when the goal is to improve functional mobility after a stroke?

Gait deficits common in CVA include-

Which of the following elements enhances the return of sensory function?

Which of the following is a condition in which the patient has difficulty articulating words as a result of weakness due to a stroke?

In the acute setting, how often should the patient’s position be changed to avoid skin breakdown?

Compressive therapies (approximation, compression garments, air cast) following CVA are utilized to support return of this specific sensory function-

In a patient after TBI, _________ deficits are the most problematic for functional independence and function within society.

Which of the following is the approximate normal range of Intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Why are side lying and semi-prone positions more desirable in the acute treatment of a patient after TBI?

                 A patient has difficulty transitioning from sit-to-stand secondary to left anterior cerebral artery infarct. Upon creating a treatment plan, which of the following should be focused on FIRST?