A client has had two TIAs. Priority nursing actions focus on
A) helping the client reduce risk factors for stroke.
B) providing emotional support during this stressful time.
C) teaching the client's family about rehabilitation.
D) working with a speech therapist on speech problems.

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Priority nursing care and the goal of medical management after a TIA is preventing progression to stroke. The client should be assisted to understand his/her risk factors for stroke and to develop a plan to reduce them.

A Client Has Had Two TIAs