Which patient's need constitutes the highest priority for the nurse?

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The patient with sudden onset of slurred speech and right-sided weakness has signs of an acute stroke.This patient must be treated immediately to preserve neurological function and prevent permanent deficits.The discharged patient and the constipated patient will have to wait until the nurse has taken care of the stroke patient.The nurse can delegate care for the incontinent patient to the nursing assistant.

Which Patient's Need Constitutes the Highest Priority for the Nurse