Question 22 (part 2) · LDEK · Neurological and metabolic emergencies
In a dental office waiting room, in a 77-year-old patient, speech disorders, facial asymmetry, pallor of skin coatings, and mobility problems have been observed. The described symptoms indicate:
- A. stroke.
- B. hypoglycaemia.
- C. heart attack.
- D. anaphylaxis.
- E. bronchial asthma attack.
Hint
Apply the FAST acronym to the sudden neurological signs in this elderly patient.
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