Immediate Intervention for Hypotensive Patient

Hard Physiological Adaptation Medical Emergencies

A 62-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency department after collapsing at a family gathering. Family members report that she has a history of hypertension and diabetes, and she has been complaining of severe dizziness and visual disturbances for the past few days. Upon assessment, the patient is found to have a blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg, a heart rate of 125 beats per minute, and she is semi-conscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12.

What is the most appropriate immediate nursing intervention?

Administer intravenous fluids to improve hydration and blood pressure.

Perform a rapid sequence intubation due to her low level of consciousness.

Initiate a fluid restriction protocol to manage her hypertension.

Place the patient in a left lateral position to relieve pressure on the heart.

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