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On 11/10/2015 SO EMT Perez was MG-T16 regaurding a sudden onset of altered mental status. SO EMT Perez knocked and announced his presence at the door and was greeted by the residents son who stated that Herbert Margolis had a sudden onset of altered mental status and wanted him to be evaluated. Herbert Margolis aparently started to slur his words and acting erratic later in the night which promptly corrected itself. Herbert Margolis then walked to the fridge to get a glass of water and walked back to his bedside reportedly with no issue. SO EMT Perez completed and assesment on Herbert Margolis which revealed the following; Blood Pressure 180/100, Pulse 65, Herbert Margolis was able to state his name but was not able to remember the year and

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