After a patient sustains a right hemisphere CVA, what symptoms do you expect to observe?

In the case of a right hemisphere cerebrovascular accident (CVA), it is typical to observe left-sided weakness. This occurs because the motor control areas in the brain are organized such that each hemisphere primarily controls the opposite side of the body. Thus, damage to the right hemisphere can result in weakness or paralysis on the left side, affecting the leg, arm, and face.

Patients with right hemisphere CVA may also exhibit symptoms related to cognitive and perceptual impairment, such as difficulties with spatial awareness and attention, but the key expected physical symptom from a right-sided stroke is indeed the left-sided weakness.

The other options relate to different symptoms that may not typically emerge specifically from right hemisphere strokes. For instance, right-sided weakness or coordination issues may be more prominent in left hemisphere strokes. Understanding this lateralization of brain function helps in recognizing the expected deficits following a CVA.