You suspect your patient is suffering from a stroke. What information is crucial to obtain from family and bystanders that will aid in proper treatment?

A) When was the last meal consumed?
B) Is the patient oriented to the current time?
C) Does the patient seem more agitated than usual?
D) What was the time of onset of the symptoms?


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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