1. Each stroke patient has different deficits and must be treated individually because these deficits can interfere with the patient’s ability to communicate
2. Knowing what to expect during stroke recovery promotes effective coping and motivation for rehabilitation
3. The responsibility of the caregiver can increase fear and stress for family members and must be addressed
4. The recommended daily use of antiplatelet medications and cholesterol-lowering statin drugs benefit patients with thrombotic strokes because they reduce the risk of a reoccurring stroke.
2. Knowing what to expect during stroke recovery promotes effective coping and motivation for rehabilitation
3. The responsibility of the caregiver can increase fear and stress for family members and must be addressed
4. The recommended daily use of antiplatelet medications and cholesterol-lowering statin drugs benefit patients with thrombotic strokes because they reduce the risk of a reoccurring stroke.