Your patient is a 59-year-old female with a sudden onset of slurred speech and weakness on her right side. Which of the following measures is appropriate?
A) Keep the patient in a supine position.
B) Immediately transport the patient to a hospital with specialized treatment for stroke patients.
C) Test the patient's sensation with a series of pinpricks, beginning at the feet and working upward.
D) Administer oral glucose and then assess the patient's blood sugar.
B
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