The Nurse Is Presenting a Community Health Program Regarding Stroke

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is presenting a community health program regarding stroke. The nurse emphasizes the importance of early transport to the emergency department. What is the primary rationale for this recommendation?

• A) Prompt treatment can save cells in the penumbra.
• B) Early reperfusion expands the penumbra.
• C) Early intervention can decrease autoregulation.
• D) Early treatment eliminates the possibility of reperfusion injury.

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Definitions:

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures in the body responsible for transporting blood to and from the heart and throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Striated Involuntary

Relating to muscle tissue that is marked by a pattern of stripes or striations and is not under conscious control, such as the heart muscle.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Action Potentials

Rapid changes in the electrical charge of a neuron's membrane, facilitating the transmission of nerve impulses.