Question

A patient complains of numbness on the left side of their body. This patient should be evaluated for what?

(1 point)
Responses

allergic reaction
allergic reaction

diabetes
diabetes

stroke
stroke

heart attack

Answer 1

The patient's complaint of numbness on the left side of their body is most concerning for a **stroke**. Numbness, especially if it is sudden and localized to one side of the body, can be a sign of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Immediate evaluation and treatment are crucial in these cases.