A 59-year-old patient with a history of DVT suddenly develop…
A 59-year-old patient with a history of DVT suddenly develops dyspnea, chest pain, and hypotension (BP 78/50). ECG shows sinus tachycardia. ABG: pH 7.30, PaO₂ 55, PaCO₂ 49. The patient is already receiving O₂ by NRB mask. Which intervention is the nurse’s immediate priority?
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