A nurse is caring for a patient who arrived to the emergency…

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A nurse is cаring fоr а pаtient whо arrived tо the emergency department with right-sided weakness and right facial droop. A CT scan confirmed an ischemic stroke. The patient has a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD). Their current blood pressure is 192/96 mmHg.The provider has placed standard orders for acute stroke care. The medication administration record (MAR) orders are below. MedicationDoseRouteFrequencyTissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)Per protocolIVOne-time doseLabetalol (Trandate)10 mgIVPRN for systolic BP >180 mmHgOndansetron (Zofran)4 mgIVPRN every 6 hoursNausea/vomitingDocusate Sodium (Colace)100 mgPOPRN daily, for constipationWhich of the following orders does the nurse anticipate performing FIRST?

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