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A Patient with a Possible Pulmonary Embolism Complains of Chest

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A patient with a possible pulmonary embolism complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The nurse finds a heart rate of 142 beats/min,blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg,and respirations of 42 breaths/min. Which action should the nurse take first?


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