The nurse notices that a client experiences dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, numbness in the left arm, and difficulty swallowing that lasts for about 10 minutes.The nurse suspects an interruption of oxygen supply to the client's brain.Which conclusion will the nurse draw regarding the client's experience?

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These symptoms are characteristic of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is often called a "mini-stroke" and is due to a temporary lack of blood flow to part of the brain, resulting in brief neurologic dysfunction that typically resolves within 24 hours without leaving permanent damage.

The Nurse Notices That a Client Experiences Dizziness, Blurred Vision