On initial assessment of a patient hospitalized following a stroke,the nurse finds the patient's blood pressure to be 180/90 mm Hg.What should the nurse anticipate?
A) IV fluids will be withheld until the blood pressure is within the normal range.
B) Unless the blood pressure is lowered,the patient is at risk for another stroke.
C) IV fluids will be administered to promote hydration to maintain cerebral perfusion.
D) IV antihypertensive agents will be administered to maintain a mean arterial pressure of 140 mm Hg.
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