The wife of a husband who has had a CVA asks why he is being treated with insulin since he has no history of diabetes. What is the best response by the nurse as to why hyperglycemia occurs after a stroke?
a. Brain swelling
b. Hypertension
c. Immobility
d. Stress
D
Hyperglycemia occurs after a CVA as the body's response to stress. If left untreated, the hyper-glycemia will cause increased brain damage and worsen the outcome of the stroke.
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