The nurse is caring for a patient who was treated for cardiogenic shock and has an order for captopril (Capoten) . Vital signs are blood pressure 120/70 mm Hg, pulse 85 beats/min, and respirations 16 breaths/min. What action should the nurse take regarding this medication?
A) Administer the dose.
B) Hold the medication and notify the physician.
C) Give the medication 1 hour later.
D) Ambulate the patient until blood pressure increases.
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