What is the expected finding in a client with increased intracranial pressure after a stroke?

Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) can lead to various physiological changes and clinical manifestations in a patient, particularly after an event such as a stroke. The expected findings in a client with elevated ICP often include alterations in neurologic status, which can manifest as motor function deficits, among other symptoms.

Right-sided hemiplegia indicates weakness or paralysis on the right side of the body, which correlates with cerebral hemispheric events. In the case of a stroke affecting the left hemisphere of the brain, for example, motor control of the right side is impaired due to the contralateral nature of motor pathways. Therefore, if increased ICP is present due to swelling or bleeding in the brain following a stroke, it’s common to see motor deficits such as right-sided hemiplegia.

Other physiological responses to increased ICP can also include changes in heart rate and blood pressure, regulated by the body's compensatory mechanisms. However, these aren't always directly associated with weakness or paralysis as witnessed in hemiplegia. Thus, right-sided hemiplegia directly ties to the effects of stroke and increased ICP, making it a key finding in this scenario.