A preceptor is discussing stroke with a new nurse on the unit. The preceptor would tell the new nurse which cardiac dysrhythmia is associated with cardiogenic embolic strokes?
A) Ventricular tachycardia
B) Atrial fibrillation
C) Supraventricular tachycardia
D) Bundle branch block
Ans: B
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Cardiogenic embolic strokes are associated with cardiac dysrhythmias, usually atrial fibrillation. The other listed dysrhythmias are less commonly associated with this type of stroke.
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