As a result of seizure activity, a computed tomography (CT) scan was performed and showed that an 18-month-old child has intracranial arteriovenous malformation. When developing the child's plan of care, the nurse would expect to implement actions to prevent which of the following?

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Intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal connections between arteries and veins in the brain that bypass the capillary system. They can lead to increased risk of bleeding within the brain, known as hemorrhagic stroke, due to the high pressure of arterial blood flow directly into veins, which are not designed to handle such pressure. The nurse's plan of care would include actions to prevent a hemorrhagic stroke.

As a Result of Seizure Activity, a Computed Tomography (CT)