Multiple Choice
A patient is admitted with a stroke/brain attack. The nurse correlates which predisposing factor in the patient's history places as placing this patient at greatest risk for embolic stroke?
A) Immobility as a result of back injury
B) Seizure history
C) Carotid plaque
D) Deep vein thrombus (DVT) in subclavian vein
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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