The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer the First Dose of Hydrochlorothiazide

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 50 mg to a patient who has a blood pressure of 160/95 mm Hg. The nurse notes that the patient had a urine output of 200 mL in the past 12 hours. The nurse will perform which action?

A) Administer the medication as ordered.
B) Encourage the patient to drink more fluids.
C) Hold the medication and request an order for serum BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine.
D) Request an order for serum electrolytes and administer the medication.