A client is brought to the Emergency Department (ED) by family members who tell the triage nurse that the client doesn't recognize them. The client is diagnosed with a neurologic deficit. What other conditions are considered neurologic deficits? Select all that apply.
A) Impaired speech
B) Abnormal bladder elimination
C) Muscle strength
D) Normal gait
E) Paralysis

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Neurologic deficits refer to impairments in the functioning of the nervous system. Impaired speech (A) can result from damage to the parts of the brain responsible for language. Abnormal bladder elimination (B) can be caused by nerve damage affecting bladder control. Paralysis (E) is a loss of muscle function in part of your body, which can occur due to damage to the nerves that control those muscles. Muscle strength (C) and normal gait (D) are not considered deficits but rather normal functions or potential outcomes of successful treatment or rehabilitation.

A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department (ED) by Family