Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Changes in consciousness result from increased intracranial pressure due to bleeding, a hallmark of hemorrhagic stroke.