The Nurse Obtains a Blood Pressure Reading of 160/90 from a Cardiac

The nurse obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/90 from a cardiac patient.What is the first action by the nurse?

A) Obtain the blood in lying, sitting, and standing positions.
B) Contact the primary care provider for medication orders.
C) Recheck the blood pressure in 30 minutes.
D) Check the patient's pattern of blood pressures over the past 3 days.