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Twelve hours following orthopedic surgery on the right leg, the client begins to have acute chest pain and difficulty breathing. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Rationale: Acute chest pain and difficulty breathing suggest a pulmonary embolism. Providing oxygen and increasing IV flow rate support vital functions immediately.

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