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You are called to treat a 47-year-old female diabetic who is complaining of a severe headache prior to becoming unresponsive. She has an enlarged pupil on the right side and paralysis on the left side. Her blood sugar is 60, pulse is 100, blood pressure is 180/100 and her respirations are 10. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

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          You are called to treat a 47-year-old female diabetic who is complaining of a severe headache prior to becoming unresponsive. She has an enlarged pupil on the right side and paralysis on the left side. Her blood sugar is 60, pulse is 100, blood pressure is 180/100 and her respirations are 10. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

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The patient is a 47-year-old female with diabetes who has a severe headache, is unresponsive, has an enlarged pupil on the right side, and exhibits left-sided paralysis. These symptoms suggest a possible stroke or intracranial hemorrhage. Show more…

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You are called to treat a 47-year-old female diabetic who is complaining of a severe headache prior to becoming unresponsive. She has an enlarged pupil on the right side and paralysis on the left side. Her blood sugar is 60, pulse is 100, blood pressure is 180/100 and her respirations are 10. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?