The nurse is planning care for a client with a pulmonary embolism. Which intervention would assist with the client's decrease in cardiac output?
A) Provide oxygen.
B) Keep protamine sulfate at the bedside.
C) Monitor pulmonary arterial pressures.
D) Assess for bleeding.
Answer: C
The client with a pulmonary embolism and decreased cardiac output is at risk for developing right heart failure. The nurse should monitor pulmonary arterial pressures. Assessing for bleeding and keeping protamine sulfate at the bedside would be appropriate for the client with ineffective protection. Oxygen would be appropriate for the client with impaired gas exchange.
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