This 78 year old male is exhibiting signs of a stroke by presenting with weakness on the right side, slurred speech, difficulty responding verbally (dysarthria), difficulty swallowing, inability to stand when he woke up in the morning and he was showing signs of confusion when he was asked about what day, date and time it was, he only knew that he was in the hospital. During his physical examination the nurse gathers his vital signs. Blood pressure is 210/104 mm Hg, he will need to be treated for hypertension if it increases 220/130 mm Hg; pulse is 96 beats per minute; respiration is 22 breaths per minute; temperature is 97 degrees Fahrenheit measured orally, height is 6’1’’ and weight is 285lbs. He has diminished hand grips, reflexes and voluntary
