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A hemorrhagic stroke might be caused by a blood clot in a cerebral blood vessel.

Stage IV cancer signifies that the cancer is local but aggressive. 

Women should begin yearly mammograms by the age of 45 to catch cancer early and prevent spread of cancer. 

When creating a surgical plan for a client with lung cancer, the size and location of the tumor, possible metastasis, and the client’s health and pulmonary status must all be concidered. 

The most common type of cancer in men is:

An auditory receptive type of aphasia indicates involvement of the __________ lobe of the brain.

A patient who has experienced a right hemisphere stroke might have paralysis of the right arm, leg, and right side of the face .

A client with Parkinson’s disease typically first manifests a tremor only when physically active

Risks for lumbar disk herniation (nucleus pulposus) include age between 30-50, obesity, smoking, and occupation or lifestyle that includes repetitive lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, and twisting. 

Which of the following is true of vagal nerve stimulator. Select all that apply.