Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who developed a pulmonary embolism after surgery. Which goal statement is the highest priority for the nurse to include in the patient's care plan for the diagnosis impaired gas exchange r/t impaired pulmonary blood flow from embolus?
A) The patient will maintain pulse oximetry values of at least 95% on room air.
B) The patient will verbalize understanding of ordered anticoagulants.
C) The patient will report chest pain of no greater than 3 on a 1 to 10 scale.
D) The patient will ambulate 50 feet in hallway without shortness of breath.
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