Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 853
Taught that a cerebrovascular accident is a loss of brain function resulting from a disruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 852Taught that transient ischemic attacks (TIA), which are temporary impairment of blood flow to the brain, may precede a cerebrovascular accident (stroke).Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 848Instructed on some signs/symptoms of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), such as: temporary loss of vision or blurred vision, among others.Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 849Instructed on some signs/symptoms of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), such as: unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness and falls, among others.Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 845Instructed on some signs/symptoms of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), such as: temporary loss of speech or slurred speech, among others.