You and your EMT partner are dispatched for an 87 year old f…
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Yоu аnd yоur EMT pаrtner аre dispatched fоr an 87 year old female who was weak. You have a 3 minute response. You arrive to find the patient leaning over in a recliner. Nursing staff reports that she has been acting strange for about 6 hours. Your patient is alert, speaks with slurred speech, and is not oriented. What diagnotic tool do you want to utilize to further assess this patient? Your patient has slurred speech, facial droop, and asymmetric strength. While your partner prepares the stretcher you obtain vitals. They are as follows; HR 62, SpO2 94% room air, RR 18, BP 70/42. You quickly move the patient to the stretcher where she is secured with seatbelts for transport. What interventions do you want to provide during transport? select 2 that apply;