You have been called to an assisted living facility for a 43-year-old male who has a history of anxiety and schizophrenia and who, according to staff, is more confused today. The staff also states that he has refused to take his medications for the past three days. Your assessment reveals him to have no life threats to the ABCs, but is slurring his speech and not making sense when he talks. As
you review paperwork provided to you by staff, you note that he has a history of thyroid problems, diabetes, and hypertension. His pulse is 124, respirations 16, and blood pressure 154/70 mmHg. At this point, which one of the following actions is most important?
A) Determine reason for refusing medications.
B) Restrain and transport the patient.
C) Check his blood glucose level.
D) Recheck the blood pressure.
C
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