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Enrоute Phаse Scenаriо: The AEMT is dispаtched tо a homeless shelter where a 68-year-old male patient, who is found lying on the ground, lethargic and disoriented. The shelter staff reports that the patient has not been eating regularly and had been drinking alcohol heavily the previous night. The time of the call is 1400. The response time will be 8 minutes. The AEMT is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire department engine crew is dispatched with the ambulance. The nearest hospital is 12 minutes away. On Scene Phase Scenario: Upon arrival at the shelter, the patient is found lying on the ground, weak, and disoriented but responsive to verbal stimuli. The patient’s skin is clammy, and he appears to be sweating. The shelter staff reports that he has not eaten for several days and was heavily drinking alcohol the night before. The vital signs are BP 110/70, P 92, R 18, SpO2 98% on room air, and T 98.4°F (37°C). The AEMT immediately checks the patient's blood glucose level, which reads 45 mg/dL. The patient is still confused but shows slight improvement in responsiveness after glucose administration. Given the chronic alcohol use and possible withdrawal, what should the AEMT be prepared to do during transport?
Enrоute Phаse Scenаriо: The AEMT is dispаtched tо a 74-year-old male patient at home who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of a altered mental status. The patient’s wife reports that the patient suddenly developed slurred speech and weakness on the right side of the body about 20 minutes ago. The patient has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The time of the call is 0800. The response time will be 7 minutes. The AEMT is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire department engine crew is dispatched with the ambulance. The nearest hospital is 10 minutes away, and a stroke center is located 30 minutes away. On Scene Phase Scenario: Upon arrival at the patient’s home, the AEMT finds the patient sitting in a recliner, awake but confused. The patient is unable to speak clearly and has weakness in the right arm and leg. The wife confirms that the symptoms began suddenly 20 minutes ago. The patient’s vital signs are BP 170/90, P 92, R 16, SpO2 97% on room air, and T 98.2°F (37°C). The AEMT performs a quick neurological assessment and observes facial drooping on the right side, slurred speech, and weakness in the right arm and leg. The AEMT is concerned about a possible stroke. The AEMT performs a rapid neurological assessment, including assessing for facial droop, arm drift, and speech. The patient shows weakness on the right side and slurred speech, but no signs of facial asymmetry. The next step should be: