A patient has had an air embolus.What should be the immediate action of the quick-thinking nurse?
A) Turns the patient to the left side and lowers the head of the bed
B) Calls the "code team"
C) Gives oxygen at 100% in a non-rebreathing mask
D) Notifies the charge nurse
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