The second day after admission with a fractured pelvis, a patient develops acute onset confusion. Which action should the nurse take first?

Name: The second day after admission with a fractured pelvis, a patient develops acute onset confusion. Which action should the nurse take first?
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The patient's history and clinical manifestations suggest a fat embolus. The most important assessment is oxygenation. The other actions also are appropriate but will be done after the nurse assesses gas exchange.

The Second Day After Admission with a Fractured Pelvis, a Patient