Adult Stroke


The quiz
You are called to the house of a 69-year-old female whose neighbor came to visit and found her unable to speak without slurring her words. You arrive to find an elderly female seated on the couch appearing very frightened. She attempts to talk, but is unable to appropriately form her words. The neighbor is present who does not know the patient's past medical history. BP 126/78 R: 18 Pulse Ox: 98% on room Air P: 76 (irregular)


about 3–5 minutes