When assessing a patient with a possible stroke, you should recall that:
A: fibrinolytic therapy must be given within 6 hours following the stroke.
B: right-sided weakness indicates a stroke in the right cerebral hemisphere.
C: the majority of strokes involve bleeding into the brain tissue.
D: the patient may be unable to communicate, but can often understand.
Answer: D: the patient may be unable to communicate, but can often understand.
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