A 35-year-old male is complaining of a headache, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting. He has a history of hypertension but is noncompliant with his medications. His pupils are equal and reactive, his skin is warm and dry, and his breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 122, BP = 202/138, RR = 12, SaO2 = 99%. In addition to monitoring his cardiac rhythm, administering oxygen, and
starting an IV at a KVO rate, which of the following is most appropriate?
A) Labetalol, IV
B) Diazepam, IV
C) Nitroglycerin, SL
D) Morphine, IV
A
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