You have been called for a patient who is not feeling well. Assessment indicates an open airway, adequate breathing, and regular radial pulse. He states that his left arm is weak and has had a stroke in the past which caused paralysis in his right arm. He is also a diabetic and has not taken any insulin today beast he is out of the medication. Vital signs are pulse 88, respirations 20, blood pressure 186/104, and SpO2 95% on home oxygen for his COPD. What assessment finding is most concerning to you?
A. Left arm weakness.
B. Elevated blood pressure.
C. Poussine blood glucose elevation.
D. SpO2 of 95% on 2 lpm of oxygen.
Answer: A. Left arm weakness.
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