Stroke
A sudden loss of consciousness followed by paralysis which is caused by hemorrhage into the brain, formulation of a blood clot or mass of undissolved matter in the blood.
More Common Terms
- Post-acute Care Care provided to an individual after a hospital stay and is often related to that stay.
- Elder Abuse The situation where an older adult has been abused, neglected or exploited.
- Registered Nurse (RN) A state-licensed individual who has completed training and passed a specific examination in order to perform nursing services.