A nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a 62-year-o…
A nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a 62-year-old patient admitted with a hypertensive emergency. The patient’s BP is 246/130 mmHg, heart rate 96 bpm, and they are complaining of chest tightness and new-onset confusion. The provider orders a continuous IV infusion of nicardipine. Which of the following nursing actions is most critical to prevent complications associated with the antihypertensive therapy?
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