A client is admitted to the emergency department (ED). The preliminary assessment indicates central cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and gradual worsening of symptoms of brain ischemia. The assessment observations indicate that the client is in which stage of a CVA?

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Stroke in evolution is characterized by the gradual worsening of symptoms, indicating that the stroke is actively progressing. This stage occurs before the stroke has completed its course, differentiating it from a completed stroke, where symptoms have stabilized.

A Client Is Admitted to the Emergency Department (ED)