A 60-year-old man presents with an acute onset of confusion and slurred speech. Which of the following assessments would be the MOST likely to reveal the possible cause of his altered mental status?
A) Oxygen saturation
B) Blood glucose level
C) Palpation of the skull
D) Systolic blood pressure
Answer: B) Blood glucose level
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