If a medication has the effect of raising or lowering blood pressure, what should the nurse do?

a. Take a blood pressure reading prior to administering the medication.
b. Withhold the medication.
c. Administer the medication, and then take a blood pressure reading.
d. Administer the medication as ordered.


a. Take a blood pressure reading prior to administering the medication.

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