Nursing · Emergency Nursing
A postoperative patient suddenly develops chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, and low oxygen saturation. The nurse suspects pulmonary embolism. What is the FIRST action?
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- 1Place the patient in Trendelenburg position
- 2Begin IV antibiotics
- 3Start chest physiotherapy
- 4Administer high-flow oxygen✓
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Administer high-flow oxygen
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