A client admitted to the floor 3 days after a bowel resection suddenly develops chest pain and shortness of breath. Assessment of the client reveals rales, BP 160/40, and severe tachycardia. The nurse’s first action should be to:

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A client admitted to the floor 3 days after a bowel resection suddenly develops chest pain and shortness of breath. Assessment of the client reveals rales, BP 160/40, and severe tachycardia. The nurse’s first action should be to: