A computed tomography (CT) scan report for a client with a neurological disorder reveals the presence of bleeding in a specific area of the brain. On assessment, the nurse finds elevated blood pressure and cerebral edema. The health-care provider instructs the nurse to administer IV mannitol. Which condition does the nurse identify in the client?

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The presence of bleeding in the brain, elevated blood pressure, and cerebral edema, along with the treatment involving IV mannitol (a diuretic used to reduce intracranial pressure), are indicative of a hemorrhagic stroke.

A Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Report for a Client with a Neurological