You are assessing the arm drift component of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale on a 60-year-old woman. When she holds both of her arms out in front of her and closes her eyes, both of her arms immediately fall to her sides. You should:.a. defer this part of the test and assess her for facial droop and slurred speech.
b. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into position yourself.
c. repeat the arm drift test and ensure that her palms are facing downward.
d. instruct the patient to keep her eyes open and then repeat the arm drift test.