You are caring for a 68-year-old man with sudden onset of left-sided paralysis and slurred speech. His airway is patent, his respirations are 14 breaths/min with adequate depth, and his oxygen saturation is 98%. Treatment for this patient should include:
A. high-flow oxygen and transport.
B. oral glucose gel and transport.
C. recovery position and transport.
D. ventilatory assistance and transport.
Answer: C. recovery position and transport.
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