Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1058 of 1700
Why should you report a TIA to the nurse even though the signs go away?
- It means surgery is needed at once
- It proves a heart attack has happened
- It shows the resident needs more fluids
- It can warn of a stroke to come
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Correct answer: It can warn of a stroke to come
A TIA, or ministroke, may come before a full stroke. The nurse needs to know.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026