Question

The client admitted with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is now complaining of chest pain and dyspnea. Which is the primary intervention for the nurse to take?

A. Apply oxygen via face mask.

B. Apply compression stockings.

C. Prepare for ventilation-perfusion scan.

D. Assess and rate the chest pain.

Answer 1

The answer would be option (A)

Because, the primary role of a nurse is to make client relieve from the pain and dyspnea. However, make him stable for further assessment and examinations.

•Using compression stockings will not work immediately.

•ventilation perfusion shouks be done after patient is relieve from the discomfort and then proceeds towards this examinations to prevent the further more disturbances.

•assesement and rating of the chest pain should not be at the priority if the client is in dyspnea condition and having pain. It is important and should be done after oxygen administration as well.