A 69-year-old man is complaining of weakness to the left arm and leg. He also states that he is nauseated and has a headache. The patient's past medical history includes stroke and diabetes. In relation to this information, which one of the following is true?

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The headache is a symptom that is related to the chief complaint of weakness in the left arm and leg. The nausea and headache may be indicative of a stroke, and the patient's history of stroke and diabetes puts him at increased risk for another stroke. The history of diabetes is a contributing factor to the patient's overall health status but is not directly related to the current chief complaint of weakness and other symptoms. Dizziness is not mentioned in the patient's symptoms.

A 69-Year-Old Man Is Complaining of Weakness to the Left