Question # 74

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

Options:

A.

Encourage ambulation only

B.

Activate the rapid-response or PE protocol, provide oxygen, maintain monitoring, and prepare for diagnostic imaging and anticoagulation

C.

Administer a fluid bolus as the sole intervention

D.

Apply warm compresses to the chest

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