A75-year-old woman with a left cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is now unable to speak. you document which term to indicate this deficit?

When an individual experience a left cerebrovascular accident or stroke, she may have a deficit on speech or unable to speak at all because the left side of our brain controls our ability to speak and understand language. The nurse must document Aphasia to indicate this deficit or the problems involve in speaking and understanding language.

what statement best describes the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

the sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response. the parasympathetic nervous system has almost the exact opposite effect and relaxes the body and inhibits or slows many high energy functions.

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.