A 63-yr-old patient who began experiencing right arm and leg weakness is admitted to the emergency department. In which order will the nurse implement these actions included in the stroke protocol? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A,B,C,D].)

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The initial actions should be those that help with airway,breathing,and circulation. Baseline neurologic assessments should be done next. A CT scan will be needed to rule out hemorrhagic stroke before tPA can be administered.

A 63-Yr-Old Patient Who Began Experiencing Right Arm and Leg