A patient has been admitted with hypertensive crisis and is experiencing headache, visual disturbances, confusion, nausea, papilledema, and oliguria. The patient has been started on an intravenous vasodilator to reduce his blood pressure quickly
What is the priority nursing assessment?
A) Protection of safety with side rails and restraints
B) Continuous blood pressure monitoring by arterial catheter
C) Response to pain and nausea medications
D) Insertion of nasogastric tube to intermittent suction
B
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apply. a. Stridor b. Hoarseness c. Breathy voice d. Circumoral numbness e. Difficulty swallowing