Which of the following assessment data alerts the nurse to the fact that the client is at risk for an embolic stroke?
1. History of atrial fibrillation
2. Blood sugar of 110 mg
3. BP 108/68
4. Right partial lobectomy 6 months ago
History of atrial fibrillation
Rationale: Embolisms from cardiac sources are referred to as cardiogenic embolisms. The most common cause is atrial fibrillation, which accounts for almost 20% of all ischemic (embolic) strokes. Hypotension, a normal blood glucose level, and a partial lobectomy are not risk factors for embolic strokes.
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