The wife of a husband who has had a CVA asks why he is being treated with insulin since he has no history of diabetes.What is the best response by the nurse as to why hyperglycemia occurs after a stroke?

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Stress is a common response to stroke (CVA) and can lead to hyperglycemia, even in individuals without a prior history of diabetes. The body's stress response can increase blood glucose levels as part of the "fight or flight" response, necessitating insulin treatment to manage these elevated levels.

The Wife of a Husband Who Has Had a CVA