Question # 34

A patient develops acute dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and oxygen desaturation three days after major orthopedic surgery. The nurse suspects pulmonary embolism and should:

Options:

A.

Encourage ambulation and deep breathing only

B.

Initiate the institutional PE/rapid-response protocol, provide oxygen, maintain continuous monitoring, and prepare for diagnostic imaging and possible anticoagulation

C.

Administer a fluid bolus as first action

D.

Apply warm compresses to the chest

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