A Patient Presents with Aphasia,decreased Level of Consciousness,and Right-Sided Weakness

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with aphasia,decreased level of consciousness,and right-sided weakness.The patient has a history of heart disease,hyperlipidemia,and transient ischemic attacks.Based on the history,the nurse suspects that the patient has sustained which type of stroke?

• A) Hemorrhagic stroke
• B) Intracerebral hemorrhages
• C) Subarachnoid hemorrhages
• D) Ischemic stroke

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, referred to as the "master gland," which secretes hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Short Stature

A condition characterized by a height that is significantly below the average for a person's age and sex.

Hypothalamus

A neural structure lying below (hypo) the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward.