A 70-year-old female presents to the emergency department triage with a noticeable facial droop and garbled speech. After having a few drinks at a local seafood restaurant, the client’s husband noticed his wife’s speech became difficult to understand. The triage nurse does a rapid assessment of the client. 1915: Client arrives via personal car to emergency department with facial drooping and garbled speech. Click to highlight the data that indicate the client is in need of immediate health interventions.

A 70-year-old female presents to the emergency department triage with a noticeable facial droop and garbled speech.

A 70-year-old female presents to the emergency department triage with a noticeable facial droop and garbled speech.

A 70-year-old female presents to the emergency department triage with a noticeable facial droop and garbled speech.

After having a few drinks at a local seafood restaurant, the client’s husband noticed his wife’s speech became difficult to understand.

1915: Client arrives via personal car to emergency department with facial drooping and garbled speech.