A nurse performing a neurological assessment of a client in later adulthood notes that the client has tremors of the hands. Based on this finding, which action should the nurse take?
A. Document the findings
B. Notify the health care provider immediately
C. Obtain a prescription for a muscle relaxant
D. Ask the health care provider about referring the client to a neurological specialist
Ans: A. Document the findings
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