The Nurse Is Making a Home Health Visit to a Frail

The nurse is making a home health visit to a frail, but healthy 86-year-old patient. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 104 beats/minute. What action should the nurse take?

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