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1
Q

When do we perform a complete neurological assessment ?

A

whenever our patient tells us anything that is concerning like they recently fell and lost consciousness

2
Q

Subjective Data

A
Headache
head injury 
dizziness/vertigo
seizures 
tremors 
weakness
incoordination
numbness/tingling
difficulty swallowing
difficulty speaking
history of stroke, spinal cord injury, meningitis, encephalitis, congenital defect, alcohol abuse

Environmental hazards
Occupational hazards

3
Q

What is dysphasia?

A

language disorder marked by deficiency in the generation of speech, and sometimes also in its comprehension, due to brain disease or damage.