A Patient Who Has Been Admitted with Symptoms of Stroke

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been admitted with symptoms of stroke is to have a CT scan.What rationale for this testing would the nurse provide to the patient and family?

• A)CT scans are used to determine the effectiveness of the cerebral circulation to perfuse all areas of the brain.
• B)The CT scan will evaluate how much brain swelling is associated with this stroke.
• C)The CT scan will pinpoint the exact area of the brain affected by the stroke.
• D)The CT scan can guide treatment by differentiating hemorrhagic from ischemic causes of the stroke.

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