While caring for a client with hypertension the nurse notes the following vital signs: BP of 140/20 pulse 120 respirations 36 temperature 8A°F. The nurses initial action should be to:

Call the doctor.Recheck the vital signs.Obtain arterial blood gases.Obtain an ECG.

Explanation.

The client is exhibiting a widened pulse pressure tachycardia and tachypnea. The next action after obtaining these vital signs is to notify the doctor for additional orders. Rechecking the vital signs as in answer B is wasting time. The doctor may order arterial blood gases and an ECG.