A 72-year-old patient came into the clinic for a follow-up appointment after suffering a stroke several months before. Upon examination for a motor task (touching her nose with her index finger), her doctor noticed that she was unable to initiate the movement necessary to do the task, and had difficulty determining the exact sequence in which she should do so. Her strength, coordination, and comprehension of doing so were intact despite these difficulties. Which of the following issues might she more likely be suffering from?
[Answered]: A 72-year-old patient came into the clinic for a…
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