1. Ryan is 78 years old and

1. Ryan is 78 years old and he was hospitalized after waking up with sudden weakness in his left arm and leg, as well some facial numbness on his left side. He also reported difficulty seeing people and objects on his left side. Ryan has no previous history of neurological conditions. In terms of communication, he is able to follow instructions and answer questions using correct grammar and sentence structure, but he is experiencing difficulty picking up on social cues. Which of the following medical diagnoses is the most appropriate for Ryan? A. Dementia B. Stroke affecting the right hemisphere of his brain C. Myasthenia Gravis D. Stroke affecting the left hemisphere of his brain In Ryan’s case you get a little bit of information about difficulties with communication—namely his difficulty picking up on social cues. Based on the information provided, describe at least one other communication or swallowing difficulty that you believe Ryan might also experience and why. (2-5 complete sentences) 2. Andrea is 52 years old and she has come in for a speech-language pathology evaluation because over the last year, she has been having difficulty being heard by others and it appears to be getting worse. She is having a hard time increasing her volume, even when communication partners request that she speak louder. Andrea’s oral mechanism exam reveals that she also has reduced range of motion in her lips and tongue. Meanwhile, she also presents with difficulty initiating movement. Describe which communication/medical disorder you believe that Andrea is exhibiting and why. (2-5 complete sentences) Describe which structure within the nervous system you believe is most likely damaged in Andrea’s case and why. (2-5 complete sentences) SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE NURSING NURSING 222

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