You are by the side of an alert and oriented 56-year-old male patient complaining of generalized weakness and a pounding headache. His pulse is 104, respirations 18, and blood pressure 218/110 mmHg. He has a history of high blood pressure for which he takes lisinopril. He states that he has not taken the lisinopril for two weeks and hands you a container with the medication inside. You would:

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The patient is experiencing a hypertensive crisis and requires immediate medical evaluation and treatment at a hospital. Administering lisinopril without medical direction is not appropriate in this emergency setting.

You Are by the Side of an Alert and Oriented