Sixty-year-old Mrs.Lily develops sudden chest pain on her third post-operative day.She is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism.Which of the following nursing interventions would help prevent a pulmonary embolism?
A) Early ambulation
B) Deep breathing and coughing exercises
C) Incisional splinting
D) Monitoring intake and output
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