A healthy postoperative patient who has been on bedrest for 3 days suddenly develops dyspnea, tachypnea, restlessness, and chest pain. The patient says, "I feel as if something is going to happen to me." Which action should the nurse take?
A) Perform a bilateral Homans' test.
B) Give a narcotic for pain as ordered.
C) Notify the health care provider (HCP) immediately.
D) Reassure the patient that everything is fine.
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