Which client in a cardiac step-down unit would the nurse monitor most closely for the development of cerebral vascular accident (CVA)or stroke?

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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a potential risk factor for the development of a CVA or stroke. In AFib, blood can pool in the atria and form clots that can travel to the brain, causing a stroke. Therefore, the nurse would monitor the 37-year-old client with recent-onset AFib most closely for signs and symptoms of a CVA or stroke. The other clients may require monitoring for other cardiac issues, but they are not at an increased risk for a stroke.

Which Client in a Cardiac Step-Down Unit Would the Nurse