A 48-year-old man complains of sudden weakness in the right arm, right-sided facial droop, and slurred speech. He is alert and oriented, despite being difficult to understand. He has a blood pressure of 178/90, an irregular pulse of 92, and respirations of 14. Which one of the following should you suspect?

A) Low blood sugar
B) Seizure
C) Stroke
D) Overdose of medication

C

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