A patient is alert and oriented, with a blood pressure of 228/110 mmHg, a heart rate of 82 beats/min, respirations of 20 breaths/min and adequate, and a pulse oximeter reading of 96% on room air. The patient complains of a bad headache that started suddenly. The patient has equal grips and good lower leg function. The blood glucose is 68 mg/dL, and pupils are reactive, although the patient has trouble maintaining a horizontal gaze when asked to do so. He has a history of seizures, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation. Given these assessment findings, which one meets a criterion for the MEND stroke screening tool that suggests the patient may be experiencing a stroke?
A) Sudden onset of a bad headache
B) Hypertensive blood pressure
C) History of seizures and atrial fibrillation
D) Horizontal gaze abnormality
D) Horizontal gaze abnormality
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