The Nurse Is Providing Care in PACU for a Patient

The nurse is providing care in PACU for a patient who just delivered a neonate via cesarean section. The patient reports tightness in her chest. Assessment findings include tachypnea, hypotension, and decreasing oxygen saturation levels. Which complication does the nurse report to the health care provider?

A) Pulmonary embolism
B) Postpartum hemorrhage
C) Surgical-site infection
D) Developing endometritis