A 48-year-old man with a history of hypertension presents with a severe headache, tinnitus, and blurred vision. He is conscious and alert and denies any other symptoms. His BP is 204/120 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 100 beats/min, and his oxygen saturation is 96%. The closest appropriate facility is 20 minutes away. You should:

Respuesta :

Try to keep your patient conscious and talking to you. ask what he’s had to eat today. ask if he’s taken his blood pressure medication. Keep him calm to try and decrease his heart rate