While completing a health history with an older adult client, the nurse learns that the client experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA) several months ago. What does this information suggest to the nurse?
A) The client is at risk for an ischemic thrombotic stroke.
B) The client will have minimal symptoms should a stroke occur.
C) The client will not experience a stroke in the future.
D) The client is at high risk for a hemorrhagic stroke.
Answer: A
TIAs are often warning signs of an ischemic thrombotic stroke. One or many transient ischemic attacks may precede a stroke, with the time between the attack and the stroke ranging from hours to months. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by the rupture of a cerebral blood vessel and is not related to a transient ischemic attack. There is no way to predict the symptoms the client will experience after a stroke.
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