NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Practice Question
While caring for a client with a pulmonary embolus, the nurse notes several petechiae on his chest and abdomen. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petechiae may indicate a coagulopathy or emboli-related complication, requiring prompt reporting to the physician for further evaluation. Recording and monitoring are secondary, and ice packs are inappropriate.
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