You are assessing an older adult for signs and symptoms associated with a stroke using the FAST mnemonic. Which finding reflects the "T" in the mnemonic?
A). Drooling was observed from the left side of the patient's mouth.
B). The patient is unable to keep left arm raised.
C). The onset of symptoms occurred about 1 hour ago.
D). The patient is able to repeat words clearly and correctly
Answer: C). The onset of symptoms occurred about 1 hour ago.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false