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EM@3AM: Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage

A 65-year-old male presents with altered mental status and right sided weakness. Symptoms began approximately two hours earlier when the patient began to complain of a severe headache. He has become more confused and is now unable to walk normally. Vital Signs: BP 202/98, HR 89, RR 12, T 36.7, SpO2 98% RA. Exam reveals an uncomfortable gentleman who is able to state his name, but unable to give the correct date or his location. He has profound right sided weakness in both upper and lower extremities. What's your next step?