Question

During your history lecture, your professor becomes dizzy, starts complaining about a severe headache and then passes out. When he regains consciousness one side of his mouth is drawn and he seems very confused. You also notice weakness in his extremities. What may have just occurred and how will you respond?

Answer 1

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