The LPN is working with a client in a long-term care facility who takes metaproterenol (Alupent). The nurse is aware that the client's blood pressure that morning was 118/68. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Provide the metaproterenol knowing there is a potential it will increase the client's blood pressure.
B. Hold the metaproterenol since there is a potential it will decrease the client's blood pressure.
C. Contact the RN.
D. Delay administration of the metaproterenol until the blood pressure is rechecked in an hour.


A

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