You Are by the Side of an Alert and Oriented

question 11

Multiple Choice

You are by the side of an alert and oriented 56-year-old male patient complaining of generalized weakness and a pounding headache. His pulse is 104, respirations 18, and blood pressure 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 two 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 the lisinopril.
• D) continue treatment and transport to the hospital.

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