While completing a health history with an older adult client, the nurse learns that the client experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA)several months ago. The nurse should recognize that:
A)the client is at risk for an ischemic thrombotic stroke.
B)the client will have minimal symptoms should a stroke occur.
C)the client will not experience a stroke in the future.
D)the client is at high risk for a hemorrhagic stroke.

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A)TIAs are often warning signs of an ischemic thrombotic stroke. There is no way to predict the symptoms the client will experience after a stroke. One or many TIAs may precede a stroke, with the time between the attack and the stroke ranging from hours to months. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by the rupture of a cerebral blood vessel and is not related to a TIA.
B)TIAs are often warning signs of an ischemic thrombotic stroke. There is no way to predict the symptoms the client will experience after a stroke. One or many TIAs may precede a stroke, with the time between the attack and the stroke ranging from hours to months. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by the rupture of a cerebral blood vessel and is not related to a TIA.
C)TIAs are often warning signs of an ischemic thrombotic stroke. There is no way to predict the symptoms the client will experience after a stroke. One or many TIAs may precede a stroke, with the time between the attack and the stroke ranging from hours to months. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by the rupture of a cerebral blood vessel and is not related to a TIA.
D)TIAs are often warning signs of an ischemic thrombotic stroke. There is no way to predict the symptoms the client will experience after a stroke. One or many TIAs may precede a stroke, with the time between the attack and the stroke ranging from hours to months. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by the rupture of a cerebral blood vessel and is not related to a TIA.

While Completing a Health History with an Older Adult Client