The nurse is planning care for a patient with a thrombotic stroke in the distribution of the right middle cerebral artery.Which patient problem is the priority for care in the acute phase of this disease process?

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In the acute phase of thrombotic stroke, the priority for care is to restore circulation to the brain. If circulation is not restored, the brain tissue will not receive adequate oxygen and nutrients and will be damaged. This can result in permanent disability or death. Therefore, restoring adequate perfusion is the most important priority for care. While nutrition, paralysis, and adaptive capacity are all important concerns, they are secondary to maintaining cerebral perfusion.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Patient with a Thrombotic