The client who is receiving antihypertensive drug therapy is scheduled for elective surgery.What nursing action is the most appropriate for standard practice?

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It is important to keep the client's blood pressure under control during surgery, and abruptly stopping antihypertensive medication can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure. Giving a double dose can cause complications such as hypotension. Therefore, giving the drug up to the time of surgery and as soon as possible afterward is the most appropriate action. Giving the drug sublingually is not recommended unless specifically ordered by the healthcare provider.

The Client Who Is Receiving Antihypertensive Drug Therapy Is Scheduled