You have determined an alert elderly male to have garbled speech and weakness to the right arm and leg. His vital signs and SpO2 level are within normal limits. The family informs you that he has a history of heart problems and diabetes. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A) Administer oral glucose or sugar water.
B) Attach the automated external defibrillator (AED).
C) Check the patient's blood glucose level (if local protocol allows).
D) Administer high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
C
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