A patient who is being treated for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
A) Elevate the head of the bed and begin oxygen therapy.
B) Obtain a 12-lead EKG and notify the physician.
C) Measure the patient's blood pressure.
D) Assess the extremity with the thrombosis and heart sounds.
E) Assess the pulses on the extremity with the thrombosis and check the PT/INR level .
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