Stroke (CVA) Module Intro
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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to…
- Discuss the difference in pathophysiology between a hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.
- Discuss priorities for assessment of a patient who has had a stroke
- Discuss priorities for therapeutic management of a patient who has had a stroke
- Discuss priorities for nursing care of a patients who has had a stroke
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