Right-sided weakness and difficulty speaking

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A 70-year-old man presents with acute onset of right-sided weakness and difficulty speaking. His symptoms started 2 hours ago. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

Perform a CT scan of the head Administer intravenous tPA Administer aspirin Start anticoagulation therapy.

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