A patient you are assessing presents with complaints of vision that has suddenly blurred and difficulty swallowing, and he is having trouble speaking. What is he showing the warning signs of?
Explanation
Answer: C - A patient who presents with sudden blurry vision, difficulty swallowing, and trouble speaking is showing the warning signs of a stroke. Other signs and symptoms include numbness, weakness, paralysis of the face, arm or leg, trouble understanding, sudden confusion, dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall, and sudden, severe unexplained headaches.
