Question 229 · LEK · Post-resuscitation care
A 65-year-old man had an ischemic stroke with hemiparesis and speech disturbances. At discharge for outpatient treatment, the physician entered into the medical history report that the patient has been classified as Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) category 3, which refers to:
- A. lack of neurologic deficits.
- B. minimal neurologic deficits.
- C. moderate neurologic deficits.
- D. severe neurologic impairment.
- E. vegetative state.
Hint
CPC has five categories, ranging from good cerebral performance to brain death.
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