Question 21 (5 points) Patient 1: Kurt is admitted to the rehabilitation unit fi

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Question 21 (5 points) Patient 1: Kurt is admitted to the rehabilitation unit five days after having a stroke. The nurse assesses his muscle strength and determines that he has right-sided weakness. Part 1: Based on this assessment data, what SIDE of the brain was injured?(1pt) Part 2: What REGIONS of the brain may have been damaged? Be specific WITH THE BRAIN REGION AND ITS FUNCTION! (3pts) 12 Part 3: Will the patient be able to regain 100% functionality if they receive therapy? why or why not? (1pt) 15

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1)left side of the brain is affected if there is right sided weakness due to stroke

2)damage to primary motor cortex in the left cerebral hemisphere which is responsible for generation of neural impulses which controls movements

3)few patients will be able to regain 100% functionality and few may not regain as the success of stroke recovery depends on several factors as follows:-

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