A patient with cerebral infarction is experiencing an acceleration of symptoms indicating death of cerebral tissue.The nurse would explain this acceleration as due to which pathophysiology?

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Increased concentration of sodium, chloride, and calcium in the brain cells can lead to an influx of water and ultimately cause cellular swelling and death. This is known as cytotoxic edema, which is a common occurrence in cerebral infarction.

A Patient with Cerebral Infarction Is Experiencing an Acceleration of Symptoms