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

question 26

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 (SpO?) from 94% to 88%. Which action should the nurse take?

• A)Suction the patient's oropharynx.
• B)Increase the prescribed O₂ flow rate.
• C)Instruct the patient to cough and deep breathe.
• D)Help the patient to sit in a more upright position.

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