The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of pericarditis. The unlicensed assistive person reports to the nurse that the client's last set of vital signs were blood pressure of 84/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute, heart rate of 112 and the client seemed short of breath. The nurse examines the client and also notes the presence of jugular vein distention. What should the nurse do next?
a. Administer the prescribed metoprolol.
b. Notify the health care provider.
c. Place the client on nothing by mouth status.
d. Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram.