Family clinic with inability to speak normally

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An older patient is brought to the family clinic with an inability to speak normally. The patient is transferred to the hospital due to a suspected stroke. The NP while explaining to an NP student discusses that the presentation is most likely indicative of an ischemic stroke. Why does the NP emphasize that ischemia as opposed to hypoxia is often more severe in terms of its impact on brain function and patient outcomes?

Reference no: EM133708783

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