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Mr. N is a 70-year-old male who sustained a R CVA. He was referred to inpatient rehab with plans to D/C home with his wife. Both are retired and like to travel. They were visiting from Ohio when he sustained the CVA. Avocational interests include – traveling, gardening and playing dominoes on Sunday afternoon with a seniors group. Upon evaluation, pt demonstrated impulsive behavior. Pt was a safety risk for falling. He had poor balance, asymmetrical sitting posture and poor W/C skills. Pt has severe L neglect and sensation is absent in the LUE (i.e. proprioception, light touch, pain/temp, and stereognosis.) Pt displays spasticity in the LUE but is demonstrating the beginning ability to deviate from synergy with automatic movements. Pt has poor endurance and is dependent in all ADLs. Pt and family goals are: 1. Return home to Ohio 2. Functional use of the L UE 3. Increase ADL skills to Min A or better so the wife can assist the patient. Which Brunnstrom stage of recovery would classify this person?