A computed tomography (CT) scan report of a client who has a neurological disorder reveals the presence of bleeding in a specific area of the brain. On assessment, the nurse finds elevated blood pressure and cerebral edema

The primary health care provider instructs the nurse to administer intravenous (IV) mannitol. Which condition should the nurse expect the client to have?
1. Lacunar infarct
2. Ischemic stroke
3. Hemorrhagic stroke
4. Transient ischemic attack


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