A patient recovering from a stroke is reporting vision changes. For which reason should the nurse consider these changes are occurring?

A. The brain interprets information received through the eyes.
B. The stroke occurred in the optic region of the patient's brain.
C. The patient is unable to talk because of the stroke.
D. The patient is experiencing another stroke.


Answer: A

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