A 65-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with sudden weakness of the right arm and slight difficulty speaking. The symptoms lasted approximately 15 minutes before resolving completely. What is the most important aspect of this patient’s evaluation?
Immediate neurological assessment for stroke risk factors.
Implementing seizure precautions as a high priority.
Conducting a series of imaging studies to confirm hemorrhage.
Administering anticoagulants to dissolve potential clots.