An 82-year-old female with nausea and vomiting has called 911. When obtaining her past medical history, she informs you that she suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) two months ago. Based on this, what should the EMT expect to find?

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Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are often referred to as "mini-strokes" because they produce stroke-like symptoms but do not cause lasting damage. These symptoms typically resolve within 24 hours without any permanent neurological deficits. Therefore, an 82-year-old female who had a TIA two months ago would not be expected to have ongoing neurological deficits related to the TIA.

An 82-Year-Old Female with Nausea and Vomiting Has Called 911