You have determined that an alert elderly male patient has garbled speech and weakness to the right arm and leg. His vital signs and SpO2 level are within normal limits. The family informs you that he has a history of heart problems and diabetes. Given this scenario, what should you do immediately?
A) Administer oral glucose or sugar water
B) Attach the automated external defibrillator (AED)
C) Check the patient's blood glucose level (if local protocol allows)
D) Administer oxygen via a nasal cannula at 2 lpm
C) Check the patient's blood glucose level (if local protocol allows)
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