A nurse is preparing an educational program focusing on various types of strokes. Which of the following should be included in a discussion of ischemic strokes? Select all that apply
1. Atherosclerotic thrombotic
2. Cardioembolic
3. Lacunar
4. Subarachnoid hemorrhagic
5. Intracerebral hemorrhagic
1. Atherosclerotic thrombotic
2. Cardioembolic
3. Lacunar
Rationale: Atherosclerotic thrombotic. Atherosclerotic thrombotic strokes are considered ischemic in nature because they restrict or obstruct blood flow to a portion of the brain, resulting in cellular death. Cardioembolic. Cardioembolic strokes are considered ischemic in nature because they restrict or obstruct blood flow to a portion of the brain, resulting in cellular death. Lacunar. Lacunar strokes are considered ischemic in nature because they restrict or obstruct blood flow to a portion of the brain, resulting in cellular death. Subarachnoid hemorrhagic. Subarachnoid hemorrhagic strokes are a result of a severe blood loss from the vascular system of the brain. Intracerebral hemorrhagic. Intracerebral hemorrhagic strokes are a result of a severe blood loss from the vascular system of the brain.
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