The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A carotid ultrasound reveals a 40% obstruction. The nurse anticipates that the treatment will likely consist of which factor(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Diet modification
b. Lifestyle alteration
c. Aspirin for antiplatelet aggregation
d. Daily doses of nitrates
e. Endarterectomy
A, B, C
Since the patient has a carotid obstruction below 60%, the patient will likely be treated conserva-tively with measures that include diet and lifestyle modification in conjunction with aspirin therapy. Nitrates and endarterectomy are not initial treatment options for carotid obstruction be-low 60%.
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