While Caring for a Patient Who Has Been Admitted with a Pulmonary

question 27

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient who has been admitted with a pulmonary embolism,the nurse notes a change in the patient's oxygen saturation (SpO₂) from 94% to 88%.Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Increase the oxygen flow rate.
• B) Suction the patient's oropharynx.
• C) Instruct the patient to cough and deep breathe.
• D) Help the patient to sit in a more upright position.

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