A client has a history of experiencing focal neurologic deficits, such as slurred speech and facial weakness, that last for a few hours at a time. The nurse then assesses this client for other possible manifestations of
A) embolic stroke.
B) encephalopathy.
C) intracranial hemorrhage.
D) transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).

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TIAs are focal neurologic deficits lasting less than 24 hours that produce manifestations of slurred speech, facial weakness, and ataxia.

A Client Has a History of Experiencing Focal Neurologic Deficits