The 71-year-old patient with a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department 3 hours after exhibiting right-sided facial weakness, drooping of the right eye, and slurring of the words. Appendicular tone is normal and the patient has no issues walking or standing from a sitting position. The nurse prepares the patient for which intervention first?
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