Approximately 87% of All Strokes Are the Result of ____

question 78

Multiple Choice

Approximately 87% of all strokes are the result of ____.

• A) reduced blood flow caused by a clot or severe narrowing of the arteries
• B) blood vessels bursting
• C) leakage of blood into the brain
• D) vascular cognitive impairment

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.

Cluster of Related Cues

A grouping of signs, symptoms, or pieces of information that point toward a possible health problem or nursing diagnosis.

Productive Cough

A cough that expels mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract, helping to clear the airways.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, which is a critical vital sign of respiratory function.