A nurse is caring for a hospitalized person with a spinal co…

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized person with a spinal cord injury who reports a severe headache and is sweating profusely. Vital signs include a BP of 220/100 mm Hg with an apical heart rate of 54 beats per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse takeĀ first?

A hospitalized patient is NPO for a surgical procedure later…

A hospitalized patient is NPO for a surgical procedure later in the afternoon. The patient calls the nurse to the room due to nausea, sweating, and dizziness. A finger stick blood sugar yields a reading of 56 mg / dL (normal 70-110 mg / dL). Which of the following should the nurse do first?