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." What should the nurse do?

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The patient likely has pulmonary emboli,which is a life-threatening condition and requires prompt medical intervention,so the physician must be notified immediately.A.B.These actions are not appropriate for the potential life-threatening condition.The physician will prescribe orders when notified.D.This would provide false reassurance which should never be done.

A Healthy Postoperative Patient Who Has Been on Bedrest for 3