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A client who is 2 days postoperative from a bowel resection tells her nurse that

A client who is 2 days postoperative from a bowel resection tells her nurse that she is having a hard time “catching her breath,” feels nauseated, and has chest pains when she inhales. The nurse suspects that she is having a pulmonary embolism. What intervention should the nurse perform before notifying the physician?
A.   Increase the IV flow rate.
B.   Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula at 5 L/min.
C.   Assess the chest and axillary area for the presence of petechiae.
D.   Place the client in shock position, with her head and neck flat and her legs elevated.

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Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.

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