Physiological Adaptation>Acute Stroke Priority Actions Practice Test

New unilateral weakness & dysarthria. A 68-year-old arrives to the ED with sudden right-sided facial droop and slurred speech that began 15 minutes ago; he is alert and breathing comfortably.

New unilateral weakness & dysarthria. On a medical-surgical unit, a 72-year-old suddenly develops left-sided weakness and slurred speech; the spouse is at the bedside and says the patient 'was fine earlier' but is unsure of the exact time.