When Assessing a Patient with Stroke-Like Signs and Symptoms, It

question 28

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient with stroke-like signs and symptoms, it is critical that the EMT also suspect and rule out what condition?

• A) Narcotic overdose
• B) Syncope
• C) Hypoglycemia
• D) Shock

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