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A 70-year-old man presents with acute onset of left-sided weakness and slurred speech that began 1 hour ago. What is the time-critical management priority?

Order a full blood panel and wait for results Rapid assessment for stroke using a validated scale, urgent non-contrast CT head to exclude hemorrhage, and consideration of thrombolysis (tPA) within the 4.5-hour window Start antibiotics for possible meningitis Schedule an outpatient MRI for next week

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Rapid assessment for stroke using a validated scale, urgent non-contrast CT head to exclude hemorrhage, and consideration of thrombolysis (tPA) within the 4.5-hour window

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