On initial assessment of a patient hospitalized following a stroke, the nurse finds the patient's blood pressure to be 180/90 mm Hg. Which of the following orders by the health care provider should the nurse question?

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Since elevated BP may be a protective response to maintain cerebral perfusion, antihypertensive therapy is recommended only if MAP is >130 mm Hg or systolic pressure is >220 mm Hg. Fluid intake should be 1500 to 2000 ml daily to maintain cerebral blood flow. The head of the bed should be elevated to at least 30 degrees unless the patient has symptoms of poor tissue perfusion. tPA may be administered if the patient meets the other criteria for tPA use.

On Initial Assessment of a Patient Hospitalized Following a Stroke