The male client who has essential hypertension tells the clinic nurse he is taking the over-the-counter stool softener docusate sodium (Colace). Which priority action should the clinic nurse...

The male client who has essential hypertension tells the clinic nurse he is taking the over-the-counter stool softener docusate sodium (Colace). Which priority action should the clinic nurse implement?

1. Determine how often the client has a bowel movement.

2. Discuss the importance of not taking this stool softener.

3. Ask the client what was his last blood pressure reading.

4. Obtain a stool specimen for an occult blood test.