Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA),also

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) ,also known as a brain attack,is NOT true?

• A) A CVA can be precipitated by a ruptured aneurysm in a blood vessel within the brain.
• B) The prognosis for people with a CVA of the brainstem is good.
• C) Smoking is one of the leading causes of CVA.
• D) Usually a CVA on the right side of the brain will cause weakness on the left side of the body.

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