You are assessing an older adult for signs and symptoms associated with a stroke using the FAST mnemonic. Which finding reflects the "T" in the mnemonic?
A). Drooling was observed from the left side of the patient's mouth.
B). The patient is unable to keep left arm raised.
C). The onset of symptoms occurred about 1 hour ago.
D). The patient is able to repeat words clearly and correctly
Answer: C). The onset of symptoms occurred about 1 hour ago.
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You have responded to a local pool for a drowning patient. Lifeguards have pulled the patient out of the pool prior to your arrival. You find a 22-year-old male patient unresponsive with agonal respirations and a weak carotid pulse. Bystanders state the patient was not using the diving board and was found in the shallow end. Why are cervical spine precautions necessary?
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