The nurse is preparing an educational program focusing on various types of strokes

Question

What types of strokes would the nurse include in a discussion of ischemic strokes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Cardioembolic
2. Intracerebral hemorrhagic
3. Lacunar
4. Subarachnoid hemorrhagic
5. Atherosclerotic thrombotic

Answer 1

1,3,5
Rationale 1: Cardioembolic strokes are considered ischemic because they restrict or obstruct blood flow to a portion of the brain, resulting in cellular death.
Rationale 2: Intracerebral hemorrhagic strokes are a result of a severe blood loss from the vascular system of the brain.
Rationale 3: Lacunar strokes are considered ischemic because they restrict or obstruct blood flow to a portion of the brain, resulting in cellular death.
Rationale 4: Subarachnoid hemorrhagic strokes are a result of a severe blood loss from the vascular system of the brain.
Rationale 5: Atherosclerotic thrombotic strokes are considered ischemic because they restrict or obstruct blood flow to a portion of the brain, resulting in cellular death.