Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Changes in consciousness.
Rationale:
🟠 Hemorrhagic strokes cause sudden changes in consciousness due to bleeding in the brain increasing intracranial pressure.
🟠 The onset is typically abrupt, not gradual over several hours.
🟠 Headaches from hemorrhagic stroke usually have a rapid, severe onset.
🟠 A history of neurologic deficits less than 1 hour suggests transient ischemic attack, not hemorrhagic stroke.
🟠 Recognizing altered consciousness is critical for timely intervention.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4