A Patient Who Is Being Treated for a Deep Vein

question 50

Multiple Choice

A patient who is being treated for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

• A)Elevate the head of the bed and begin oxygen therapy.
• B)Obtain a 12-lead EKG and notify the physician.
• C)Measure the patient's blood pressure.
• D)Assess the extremity with the thrombosis and heart sounds.
• E)Assess the pulses on the extremity with the thrombosis and check the PT/INR level .

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