The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with a Long-Term History

The nurse is assessing a client with a long-term history of arthritic pain.Assessment reveals a heart rate of 115 beats/min and blood pressure of 170/80 mm Hg.Which intervention will the nurse carry out first?

A) Administer blood pressure medication.
B) Administer a drug to lower the heart rate.
C) Assess whether the client needs anti-arthritis medication.
D) Continue to assess for possible causes of elevated vital signs.