BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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22. A patient experiences sudden, severe shortness of breath, becomes cyanotic, and loses consciousness. You suspect a pulmonary embolism. What is your most urgent action?

A. Perform a head-to-toe assessment
B. Call for a rapid response team/code blue and initiate basic life support
C. Obtain a detailed history from the family
D. Document the event in the patient's chart

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  • Perform a head-to-toe assessment
  • Call for a rapid response team/code blue and initiate basic life support
  • Obtain a detailed history from the family
  • Document the event in the patient's chart

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