The nurse is planning information about stroke frequency as part of a community health education program. Which demographic groups should the nurse include that are at higher than average risk for stroke? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pregnant women
b. Asian Americans
c. American Indians
d. African Americans
e. Men and women 75 years old or older
f. Individuals who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA)
ANS: A, C, D, E, F
Some population groups, such as African Americans, American Indians, Alaskan natives, and Mexican Americans, have a higher than average risk. Recent studies indicate that the risk of stroke may be higher in women during pregnancy and the 6 weeks following childbirth. Patients who have had a TIA have an increased risk of having a stroke; about 24% to 29% of patients who experience a TIA will have a stroke within 5 years. Strokes are most common in people over the age of 75. B. Asian Americans are not as high risk.
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