A Nurse at a Long-Term Care Facility Provides Care for an 85-Year-Old

A nurse at a long-term care facility provides care for an 85-year-old man who has had recent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) . Which of the following statements best identifies future complications associated with TIAs? TIAs

A) are an accumulation of small deficits that may eventually equal the effects of a full CVA.
B) are a relatively benign sign that necessitates monitoring but not treatment.
C) resolve rapidly but may place the client at an increased risk for stroke.
D) are caused by small bleeds that can be a warning sign of an impending stroke.