To encourage quick response when observing someone experiencing symptoms of a stroke, the nurse uses the mnemonic:

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To promote swift recognition of the symptoms of stroke among members of the public, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada developed the following mnemonic:
•Face-Is it drooping?
•Arms-Can you raise both?
•Speech-Is it slurred or jumbled?
•Time-To call 9-1-1 right away.
Act FAST because the quicker you act, the more of the person you will save.

To Encourage Quick Response When Observing Someone Experiencing Symptoms of a Stroke