A patient is admitted with symptoms of an ischemic stroke. After further evaluation, it is determined that the patient is not a candidate for thrombolytic therapy. Which intervention would be appropriate to reduce the patient's blood pressure? Select all that apply.

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1. When blood pressure is elevated, the nurse should assess for factors such as pain that can contribute to the patient's hypertension.
2. When blood pressure is elevated, the nurse should assess for factors such as bladder distention that can contribute to the patient's hypertension.
3. While treating the elevated blood pressure, continual reassessment of neurologic function is recommended.
4. When treatment is needed, blood pressure should be lowered by about 15% over the first 24 hours.
5. Blood pressure should be lowered by about 15% over the first 24 hours and not to normal levels since this could cause cerebral hypoperfusion.

A Patient Is Admitted with Symptoms of an Ischemic Stroke