When assessing a geriatric patient who has possibly experienced an acute ischemic stroke, it is MOST important to:
A. determine the onset of the patient's symptoms.
B. ascertain about a history of atrial fibrillation.
C. administer 324 mg of aspirin as soon as possible.
D. determine if the patient has risk factors for a stroke.
Answer: A. determine the onset of the patient's symptoms.
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