Misty, a 26-year-old G3, TPAL 3004 postpartum woman, has a deep vein thrombosis related to antenatal bedrest therapy, multiple gestation (giving birth to twins) and an operative birth
She is now 48 hours postpartum and states, "I feel anxious and have some pain in my chest". Misty's respiratory rate is 28 breaths/minute. The perinatal nurse's most appropriate first step would be to:
A) Summon help
B) Initiate oxygen therapy
C) Assess Misty's blood pressure and pulse
D) Assist Misty into a Trendelenberg position
A
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