The nurse is caring for a client who arrives to the emergency department with reports of experiencing dizziness and difficulty walking to the bathroom. The nurse observes right-sided weakness and sluggish enunciation of speech. After obtaining vital signs, the nurse should implement which intervention?

A. Administering aspirin may be appropriate for suspected ischemic stroke; however, it should not be done without confirmation of diagnosis and evaluation by the stroke team. B. Initiating pneumatic compression devices is not the priority in this situation. Acute assessment and management of the suspected stroke take precedence. C. Placing an indwelling urinary catheter and measuring strict intake and output may be necessary for ongoing care but is not the priority when the client is presenting with symptoms suggestive of a stroke. D. Notifying the stroke team to assist with acute assessment and management is the priority intervention. Time is crucial in the management of stroke, and early intervention can help minimize neurological damage and improve outcomes.