Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient's vital signs and neurologic status at least every cardiovascular sign that the nurse would see as the body attempts to increase cerebral blood flow?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hypertension is a compensatory response to increase cerebral perfusion during a stroke, unlike dysrhythmias, heart sounds, or fluid overload.