A patient recovering from a carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has a blood pressure of 90/48 mm Hg.What should the nurse do first?
A) Raise the head of the bed
B) Lower the head of the bed
C) Assess cranial nerve function
D) Maintain head in neutral position
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