The nurse is working in an urgent care clinic that has standardized treatment protocols for implementation by nursing staff. After reviewing the history,physical assessment,and vital signs for a 60-yr-old patient as shown in the accompanying figure,which action should the nurse take first?

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The sudden change in peripheral vision may indicate an acute problem,such as retinal detachment,that should be treated quickly to preserve vision. The other data about the patient are not indicative of any acute problem. The other actions are also appropriate,but the highest priority for this patient is prevention of blindness.

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