An adult patient arrived in the emergency department (ED)with minor facial lacerations after a motor vehicle accident and has an initial blood pressure (BP)of 182/94.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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When a patient experiences an acute stressor,the blood pressure increases.The nurse should plan to recheck the BP after the patient has stabilized and received treatment.This will provide a more accurate indication of the patient's usual blood pressure.Elevated blood pressure that occurs in response to acute stress does not increase the risk for health problems such as stroke,indicate a need for hospitalization,or indicate a need for IV antihypertensive medications.

An Adult Patient Arrived in the Emergency Department (ED)with Minor