What causes a TIA and what is the natural progression of a TIA? 2. Explain how a TIA differs from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke, brain attack, CVA)? 3. Discuss the defining characteristics of a...

What causes a TIA and what is the natural progression of a TIA?   2. Explain how a TIA differs from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke, brain attack, CVA)? 3. Discuss the defining characteristics of a transient ischemic attack (TIA). 4. How does Mrs. Amari’s case fit the profile of the “typical” client with a TIA? 5. Mrs. Amari has hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Think about why this is a concern.  6. Identify Mrs. Amari’s predisposing risk factors for a TIA and possible stroke.  Which factors can she change and which factors are beyond her control?  What can she do to change her risk factors? 7. A nurse reports she hears a carotid bruit on physical assessment.  What is a bruit and why is this of concern to the nurse?   8. What assessments are normally carried out on a patient with a changed neurological health status