Identify the patients chief complaint

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Case Study: 92 y/o African American male is brought to the Emergency Department by his daughter. The patient has slurred speech. His blood pressure is 210/100. Assignment: Diagnostic Reasoning Include the following:

- Identify the patient's chief complaint.

- Identify what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient's condition. Be specific and explain your reasoning.

- Explain how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.

- Identify three to five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. Explain your thinking.

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