Upper and lower right sided extremities weakened

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You are consulted to visit a 72 year old male client who had a stroke last year which left both his upper and lower right sided extremities weakened. He is obese and has a history of smoking for 57 years. His history also includes being diagnosed with type 2 diabetic, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, polycythemia, and atrial fibrillation. His father died of an MI at age 53. Both of his parents had type 2 diabetes. His mother dies of cancer. His paternal grandfather had 2 strokes, 0neyear apart, dying two weeks after the second stroke.

The patient's wife adds, the doctor said to call him if he suffered a TIA. I thought TIA's go away. Why is this important and how will I know it is happening? The APN addresses this situation in what manner. What information will be shared?

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