Your 62-year-old patient developed a sudden onset of left-sided weakness 20 minutes ago. She is very anxious and crying and is difficult to manage. Her vital signs are: BP, 168/100 mm Hg; P, 108 beats/min; R, 20 breaths/min; SaO2, 98%. Which of the following interventions is most critical?
A) Alert the stroke team and provide rapid transport.
B) Administer diazepam 5 mg IV.
C) Administer nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL.
D) Provide oxygen 15 L/min by nonrebreather mask.
Answer: A) Alert the stroke team and provide rapid transport.
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