The 1-year-old with sickle cell disease is in crisis following gastroenteritis. While hospitalized, the patient abruptly exhibits seizures, decreased level of consciousness, right-sided facial asymmetry when crying, coughing and sputtering during a bottle feeding, and decreased movement of the right leg and arm. The nurse contacts the provider and prepares to provide which initial interventions? Select all that apply.
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