During the Nurse's Preoperative Assessment,the Nurse Notices That the Patient

During the nurse's preoperative assessment,the nurse notices that the patient is extremely anxious.The patient's blood pressure is 142/92 mm Hg,the heart rate is 104 beats per minute,and respirations are 32.The nurse should:

A) Give the preoperative medicine early to help calm the patient.
B) Call the surgical department, and cancel the surgery.
C) Notify the anesthesiologist or surgeon.
D) Instruct the patient on possible postoperative complications.

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