When assessing and managing a patient with a suspected stroke, it is most important to realize that:
A) the signs and symptoms will only last a few minutes, but damage to the brain is permanent.
B) if a patient is having difficulty speaking, he will not be able to understand you.
C) giving oral glucose is a critical part of managing stroke patients.
D) there are treatments that can reverse the signs and symptoms of stroke in some patients.
D
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