When transporting an elderly patient with possible stroke or seizures, what should your treatment focus on?

The focus of treatment when transporting an elderly patient with a possible stroke or seizures is primarily on the patient's airway, oxygenation, and glucose levels. In such situations, ensuring that the airway is clear is critical, especially since patients experiencing strokes or seizures may have compromised breathing or altered levels of consciousness.

Administering supplemental oxygen is vital to ensure the brain receives adequate oxygen, as strokes can lead to ischemia or damage that requires immediate attention. Monitoring and managing the glucose levels is also crucial; both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can mimic or exacerbate the symptoms of stroke or seizures. Therefore, providing appropriate interventions related to these key areas can significantly influence the patient's outcome.

The other options do not address the immediate needs of a patient suspected of having a stroke or having seizures as directly as focusing on airway management, oxygenation, and glucose levels does. For instance, maintaining hyperoxia is not typically a treatment goal; in fact, excess oxygen can sometimes cause additional complications. Monitoring blood medication levels is less relevant in acute care for stroke or seizure cases, as it does not address the immediate airway or metabolic issues. Lastly, the administration of antiemetics does not align with the priority interventions necessary for these neurological emergencies.