When assessing a patient with manifestations of a stroke, the nurse keeps in mind that embolic strokes most commonly occur in which artery?
A) Vertebral artery
B) Basilar artery
C) Middle cerebral artery
D) Posterior cerebral artery

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Embolic strokes most commonly occur in the middle cerebral artery because it is the largest branch of the internal carotid artery and supplies a significant portion of the brain, making it a common site for emboli to lodge.

When Assessing a Patient with Manifestations of a Stroke, the Nurse