A postpartum patient two hours after delivery via cesarean birth is complaining of shortness of breath and sudden onset of pain. What is the primary nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Raise the head of the bed to 45 degrees
B) Apply oxygen
C) Obtain arterial blood gas
D) Increase IV fluid rate
Question 2
When diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the nurse knows the patient will be treated with which medication?
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
B) Anticoagulants
C) Narcotic analgesics
D) Beta blockers