You are by the side of an alert and oriented 56-year-old male patient who complains of generalized weakness and a pounding headache. His pulse is 104, respirations are 18 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 218/110 mmHg. He has a history of high blood pressure, for which he takes lisinopril. He states that he has not taken the Lisinopril for 2 weeks and hands you a container with the medication inside. You would:
A) Assist the patient in taking the lisinopril
B) Ensure that it is the patient's medication and then administer it
C) Contact medical direction to request an order for lisinopril administration by you
D) Continue treatment and transport the patient to the hospital
D) Continue treatment and transport the patient to the hospital
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