With regard to potential treatment in the hospital, which of the following questions is MOST important to ask the spouse of a 66-year-old female who presents with signs and symptoms of an acute ischemic stroke?
A. "When did you first notice the symptoms?"
B. "Does your wife have high blood pressure?"
C. "Did your wife pass out or have a seizure?"
D. "When was the last time that your wife ate?"
Answer: A. "When did you first notice the symptoms?"
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