The nurse is preparing to administer an ACE inhibitor to a p…

The nurse is preparing to administer an ACE inhibitor to a patient who has hypertension. The patient started the ACE inhibitor the day prior. The nurse notes peripheral edema and swelling of the patient’s lips. The patient has a blood pressure of 160/80 mm Hg and a heart rate of 76 beats per minute. What is the nurse’s next action?

A hospitalized client with coronary artery disease complains…

A hospitalized client with coronary artery disease complains of substernal chest pain. After checking the client’s heart rate and blood pressure, the nurse administers nitroglycerin, 0.4 mg, sublingually. After 5 minutes, the client state, “My chest still hurts.” Which appropriate actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply