NUR 214study guide exam STROKE -Sudden loss of brain functioning from disruption of bloody supply to a part of the brain. Risk Factors:

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STROKE -Sudden loss of brain functioning from disruption of bloody supply to a part of the brain. Risk Factors: Controllable Non-Mod -HTN -Age>55 -High Cholesterol -Male -Smoking -Family History... -Obesity -African-American -Heavy alcohol -diabetes S/S: Mental impairment, disorientation, emotional changes, aphasia, slurring of words, sensory changes (paresthesia, visual, hearing), unilateral numbness in face of limbs, seizure, severe H/A due to increase ICP, TIA symptoms. [Show More]

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