During class, a student states, "I didn't think children could have strokes. I thought this only occurred in older adults." When responding to the student, what would be most important for the instructor to integrate into the response?
A) Strokes in children often have an identifiable cause.
B) The signs and symptoms in children are different from an adult.
C) Research has identified specific treatments for children.
D) Ischemic strokes are more common than hemorrhagic strokes.
Ans: D
In children, ischemic strokes are more common than hemorrhagic strokes. However, the cause of the stroke in many children remains unidentified. Signs and symptoms are similar to those in adults and will vary based on age; underlying cause, if known; and location of the stroke. Historically, children have been excluded from adult stroke studies and thus, many treatments used have had to be adapted from adult studies.
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