Cerebrovascular Disease Is Manifested as Either a Stroke (Ischemic or Hemorrhagic)

Multiple Choice

Cerebrovascular disease is manifested as either a stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) . Mr. Dickson, 75 years of age, has been admitted to the hospital with an ischemic stroke. Which of the following would be an expected finding in an older adult with an ischemic stroke?

A) A sudden explosive, unrelenting headache
B) Decreased level of consciousness
C) Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body
D) A seizure lasting one to two minutes