A patient has had an air embolus. What should be the immediate action of the quick-thinking nurse?
a. Turns the patient to the left side and low-ers the head of the bed
b. Calls the "code team"
c. Gives oxygen at 100% in a nonrebreathing mask
d. Notifies the charge nurse
A
Lowering the head of the bed and turning the patient to the left side traps the air in the left atrium, where it can be more readily reabsorbed.
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