Complete the following exercise to identify your current level of understanding: What risk factors for cerebrovascular disease and stroke do you know? What risk factors does Mrs Applewood have?...

Complete the following exercise to identify your current level of understanding: What risk factors for cerebrovascular disease and stroke do you know? What risk factors does Mrs Applewood have? Consider the nurse’s role, as part of the multiprofessional team in influencing the identification and management of these risks. How might educating patients regarding highrisk factors reduce both the morbidity and mortality rates?