Multiple Choice
A patient with left-sided hemiparesis arrives by ambulance to the emergency department. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Obtain the Glasgow Coma Scale score.
B) Check the respiratory rate.
C) Monitor the blood pressure.
D) Send the patient for a CT scan.
Correct Answer:
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