A nurse wakes the patient for a focused assessment. The patient, trying to rest, tells the nurse, "I wish you would quit waking me up. Do you really need to keep bothering me?" The nurse appropriately responds:

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The nurse's response in option D directly addresses the patient's current treatment (new blood pressure medicine) and explains the necessity of the assessment for monitoring potential changes or side effects, making it the most appropriate and patient-centered response.

A Nurse Wakes the Patient for a Focused Assessment