You are dispatched to the residence of a 76－year－old who is having a possible…

You are dispatched to the residence of a 76－year－old who is having a possible cerebrovascular accident．You arrive to find the patient alert，sitting in a chair with obvious left－sided paralysis and the inability to speak or swallow．Breathing at 20 times per minute，very shallow，and the pulse ox is ( 92 % ) ．Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for this patient？ Transport on the left side and assist ventilations． Nasally intubate and transport in a supine position． Transport on the right side and give 4 lpm nasal cannula． Transport sitting up and administer 12－15 lpm non－rebreather．