The charge nurse notes a client's blood pressure at 8:00 a.m.was 124/80 mm Hg.It is now 12:00 p.m., and the client's blood pressure is 152/94 mm Hg.Which suggestion about the plan of care will the charge nurse make to the newly hired nurse?
A) The client's blood pressure should be rechecked in 15 minutes.
B) Any abnormal findings should be rechecked within 8 hours.
C) Because the blood pressure has become elevated, it should be rechecked in 1 to 2 hours.
D) Continue the current 4-hour assessment to determine if a pattern is being established.
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