A woman who is 26 weeks pregnant has a blood pressure of 158/100 mm Hg.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Assess the woman's risk for other cardiovascular problems.
B) Have her rest for 20 minutes, then reassess her blood pressure.
C) Obtain a urine dipstick for proteinuria and assess for headache.
D) Prepare to teach the woman about anti-hypertensive medication.
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