History of hypertension presents with severe headache

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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: Group of answer choices monitor his cardiac rhythm and transport. administer high-flow oxygen and transport. keep him in a supine position and transport. start an IV line and administer labetalol.

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