Vital signs for a patient reveal a high blood pressure of 187/100.Orders state to notify the health care provider for diastolic blood pressure greater than 90.What is the nurse's first action?

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The best answer is to briefly reassess the patient for other symptoms or problems,and then notify the health care provider according to the orders.Reviewing the potassium level does not address the problem of high blood pressure.The nurse does not make medical diagnoses,such as stroke.The nurse needs an order to administer medications.

Vital Signs for a Patient Reveal a High Blood Pressure