A nurse is caring for a client who refuses their morning dose of antihypertensive medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm not going to take this medication because it makes me sick and dizzy.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

D Notify the provider of the client's refusal. C Inform the client of the potential consequences of their refusal. B Return the medication to the medication cabinet. A Document the refusal in the client's medical record.