A nurse at a long term care facility provides care for an 85 year-old man who has had recent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Which statement best identifies future complications associated with TIAs? TIAs are an accumulation of small deficits that may eventually equal the effects of a full CVA. TIAs are a relatively benign sign that necessitate monitoring but not treatment. TIAs resolve rapidly but may place the client at an increased risk for stroke. TIAs are caused by small bleeds that can be a warning sign of an impending stroke.
[Answered]: A nurse at a long term care facility provides…
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