Dietary Manager Exam Prep

Category - Nutrition Care

Damage to the central nervous system in stroke patients may lead to which of the following disabilities affecting food intake?

  1. Apraxia
  2. Hemiparesis
  3. Hemianopia
  4. All of the above
Explanation

Answer: D - Damage to the central nervous system in stroke patients may lead to apraxia (inability to move facial muscles), hemiparesis (slumping of the body), and hemianopia (partial blindness) All of these conditions can affect an individual's ability to feed himself.

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