Assessment reveals a drooling 57-year-old man with slurred speech and right arm paralysis. Which of the following should be your FIRST priority?
A) Suction the airway.
B) Protect the right arm.
C) Determine his risk factors for stroke.
D) Closely monitor his blood pressure.
A
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