Select the best answer. A 72-year-old adult patient with a h…
Select the best answer. A 72-year-old adult patient with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and osteoarthritis presents to the primary care nurse practitioner for pre-surgical clearance for an elective hip replacement. Presenting BP is 138/94. Current lab shows normal renal and liver function. The patient is taking amlodipine (Norvasc) and simvastatin (Zocor). The patient did not take the medication before coming to clinic today. The patient reports intermittent, chest discomfort (currently rated as 3 of 10 on pain scale) several times over the past 24 hours but is asymptomatic at this time. Symptoms resolved with rest. Today’s ECG shows: The most appropriate action by the nurse practitioner is to: