A patient who has been admitted with symptoms of stroke is to have a CT scan. What rationale for this testing would the nurse provide to the patient and family?
1. CT scans are used to determine the effectiveness of the cerebral circulation to perfuse all areas of the brain.
2. The CT scan will evaluate how much brain swelling is associated with this stroke.
3. The CT scan will pinpoint the exact area of the brain affected by the stroke.
4. The CT scan can guide treatment by differentiating hemorrhagic from ischemic causes of the stroke.
Answer: 4
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