The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with an embolic stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation. On the illustration, identify the heart chamber that is most likely the source of the fragmented clot responsible for the client's stroke.

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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with an embolic stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation. On the illustration, identify the heart chamber that is most likely the source of the fragmented clot responsible for the client's stroke.<br><img src='https://www.fatskills.com/images3/nclexpn/Emobolic_stroke.gif'/><br/>