A nurse receives a patient at handoff who is experiencing acute changes in neurological status. Which nursing action should be done first?
A. call the physician
B. perform an in-depth neurological assessment
C. administer an antihypertensive medication stat.
D. move the patient back to bed.
Answer: B. perform an in-depth neurological assessment
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