Assessment reveals a drooling 48-year-old male to have gurgling speech and left-arm paralysis. The EMT's immediate priority is to:

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The drooling and gurgling speech are indicators of a potentially obstructed airway, so the immediate priority is to suction the airway to ensure that the patient can breathe properly. Protecting the left arm and determining risk factors for stroke are important, but they are not the immediate priority at this time. Determining the time of onset is important for further management of the patient, but it is not the immediate action that needs to be taken.

Assessment Reveals a Drooling 48-Year-Old Male to Have Gurgling Speech