A client is in the emergency department reporting a brief episode during which he was dizzy,unable to speak,and felt like his legs were very heavy.Currently the client's neurologic examination is normal.About what drug should the nurse plan to teach the client?

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This client's manifestations are consistent with a transient ischemic attack,and the client would be prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel on discharge.Alteplase is used for ischemic stroke.Heparin and mannitol are not used for this condition.

A Client Is in the Emergency Department Reporting a Brief