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Nursing Care for Neurologic System Disorders

The nurse makes a home health visit to evaluate a 79-year-old client. The nurse notes that the client has had a change in baseline neurologic functioning. Which symptom suggests that the client may be having transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?

ExplanationA client who is experiencing a transient ischemic attack (TIA) may have weakness, dizziness, speech disturbances, visual loss, or double vision. Although the client may report visual changes, photosensitivity is not one of them. Stabbing head pain is more characteristic of a cerebral hemorrhage. Respiratory distress is not associated with TIAs.