The Nurse Is Making a Home Health Visit to a Frail

The nurse is making a home health visit to a frail but basically healthy 86-year-old patient. The nurse documents a heart rate of 104 beats/minute. What would be an appropriate action by the nurse?

A) Ask about liquids the patient is drinking and urination frequency.
B) Inform the physician of the heart rate immediately.
C) Teach the patient deep breathing exercises to reduce heart rate.
D) Have the patient request a tranquilizer from the physician at the next visit.