You are transporting a male patient with the complaint of expressive aphasia and right upper extremity paralysis to the hospital. When calling the hospital, which of the following pieces of information is it most critical to convey? A) History of hypertension B) SaO₂ 94% despite oxygen C) Time of symptom onset D) Blood pressure 168/82 mmHg

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Time of symptom onset is crucial information in a suspected stroke case, as treatment options are time-sensitive. The other pieces of information may be important to share, but the time of symptom onset is the highest priority.

You Are Transporting a Male Patient with the Complaint of Expressive