You Are a Nurse Who Is Working with an Older

Multiple Choice

You are a nurse who is working with an older patient who recently experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA) without realizing it until later. Which of the following are typical signs of a TIA that you should instruct the patient to be on alert for in the future?

A) Sudden temporary weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg
B) Severe, vice-like chest pain
C) Difficulty understanding speech
D) Brief vision loss in one or both eyes
E) Temporary dizziness or unsteadiness