You are managing a conscious patient who you believe is having an acute ischemic stroke. After administering oxygen, your next priority should include:

A. providing prompt transport for possible fibrinolytic therapy.
B. determining whether the patient has prescribed nitroglycerin
C. closely monitoring the blood pressure
D. completing a detailed physical examination before providing transport.

Answer: A. providing prompt transport for possible fibrinolytic therapy.

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