A client has been admitted for vacuum-assisted wound closure (VAC) treatment for a chronic leg wound.The client's past medical history includes atrial fibrillation and stroke,and medications include warfarin sodium (Coumadin) and sotolol (Betapace) .Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Place the client on continuous telemetry monitoring.
B) Call the health care provider with this information.
C) Let the wound care nurse know that the client has arrived.
D) Order the VAC and gather other needed supplies.
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