Roberta is a 69-year-old client who reports having had an "episode" recently. She describes temporary symptoms of numbness in her right side, confusion, and difficulty in speaking. She says that she was planning on coming to the hospital about it, but the symptoms cleared up in about 20 minutes and she feel fine now. Which condition should the nurse suspect most in Roberta?

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Roberta's symptoms are indicative of a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke, where symptoms are temporary and usually resolve within a few minutes to hours without causing permanent damage.

Roberta Is a 69-Year-Old Client Who Reports Having Had an "Episode