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A client is recovering following a carotid endarterectomy. The blood pressure has risen this morning to 168/60. The nurse should:     

A) Recheck the blood pressure and make sure the correct size cuff was used. Then compare the trend of blood pressure readings and call the physician now.
B) Record the blood pressure and find out who took this reading. Have that staff member demonstrate their blood pressure procedure and offer tips to obtain more accurate readings.
C) Check the standing orders and see if there is a medication ordered prn for lowering blood pressure. If so, administer it and document the action.

D) Recheck the blood pressure every hour and report this change to the physician when they make rounds the next time.
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