You suspect your patient is suffering from a stroke. What information is crucial to obtain from family and bystanders that will aid in proper treatment?
A) When was the last meal consumed?
B) Is the patient oriented to the current time?
C) Does the patient seem more agitated than usual?
D) What was the time of onset of the symptoms?
Answer: D
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A 49-year-old male has summoned EMS for crushing chest pain. He states that he needs his nitroglycerin, but it is in his car in a nearby parking lot. A friend states that he also takes nitroglycerin and hands you his bottle of nitroglycerin. The patient appears very sick. Given the patient's condition, your best action would be to:
A) administer the friend's nitroglycerin. B) have the patient retrieve his nitroglycerin from the car. C) ask the friend to get the patient's nitroglycerin. D) administer half a pill of the friend's nitroglycerin.