Which statement by a client indicates understanding of secondary prevention after an ischemic stroke?
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Correct answer: 'I’ll switch to sugar-free snacks and stop smoking.'
Lifestyle modifications (smoking cessation, sugar control) are key in reducing stroke recurrence risk.
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