You are caring for a 68-year-old woman displaying signs of stroke. She has right sided weakness and slurred speech. Her vitals are: pulse 118, respirations 22 with a SpO2 of 92 percent, and blood pressure of 188/98. Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate care?
A) Apply high flow oxygen and titrate to effect.
B) Place her in the position of comfort.
C) Administer nitroglycerin for hypertension.
D) Check her blood glucose level.
C
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