Client reports dizziness and requests to go back to the room

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While out of bed walking, a client reports dizziness and requests to go back to the room. The nurse obtains the blood pressure machine and obtains vital signs on the client. The client's pulse is 50 and the blood pressure machine reads 80/40 mmHg. The nurse notes the client is scheduled to receive verapamil and atenolol. Which actions by the nurse are best? Select all that apply. Give the medications and check vital signs later. Call the healthcare provider and provide a report of the events and vital signs. Call the supervisor and ask what to do. Hold the medications. Give the scheduled medications.

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