Information about patient condition

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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 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.

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