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The nurse is working on the medical-surgical unit when a visiting family member reports the sudden onset of a headache and numbness on the left side of their body. The visitor asks the nurse to check their blood pressure. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

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Rationale: The sudden onset of a headache and numbness on one side of the body are potential signs of a stroke or other serious medical conditions. The most appropriate response is to assist the visitor to the emergency department for immediate evaluation and treatment. Time is critical in such scenarios, and prompt medical attention can significantly impact the outcome. While taking the visitor's blood pressure might provide some information, it is not sufficient to assess the severity of the symptoms. This action alone could delay necessary urgent care. Encouraging the visitor to lie down and see if the symptoms improve is not appropriate because it does not address the potential seriousness of the symptoms. Delaying medical evaluation could worsen the visitor's condition. Advising the visitor to call their primary care provider is not appropriate in this urgent situation. Immediate evaluation in the emergency department is necessary to rule out serious conditions like a stroke.

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