The community health nurse is developing an initiative to prevent long-term morbidity of cerebrovascular accidents by raising awareness of transient ischemic attacks. To which patient populations does the nurse direct these efforts? Select all that apply.

Men, Ages 50-60 , African Americans. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are frequent precursors to cerebrovascular accidents. TIAs are most common in men, African Americans, and individuals above the age of 50. They are less common in Mexican Americans, women, and individuals less than 50 years old.

The community health nurse is developing an initiative to prevent...

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Topics: Cardiovascular Communication & Documentation Disease Prevention Health Screening

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