In a 72-year-old client presenting with a sudden, severe headache, vomiting and decreased level of consciousness, what type of stroke is suspected?
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Correct answer: Subarachnoid hemorrhage
A sudden severe headache, vomiting and rapid deterioration are characteristic of a subarachnoid hemorrhage (a hemorrhagic stroke).
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