The Nurse Is Presenting a Community Health Program Regarding Stroke

The nurse is presenting a community health program regarding stroke. The nurse emphasizes the importance of early transport to the emergency department. What is the primary rationale for this recommendation?

A) Prompt treatment can save cells in the penumbra.
B) Early reperfusion expands the penumbra.
C) Early intervention can decrease autoregulation.
D) Early treatment eliminates the possibility of reperfusion injury.