A patient who is withdrawing from alcohol is restless and reports seeing snakes on the ceiling. Vital signs are blood pressure 180/100 mm Hg, pulse 92 beats/min, and respirations 22 breaths/min. Which action does the nurse perform first?
A) Teach the patient a relaxation technique.
B) Administer a dose of lorazepam (Ativan) .
C) Search the patient's room for hidden alcohol.
D) Administer an antihypertensive agent as ordered.
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