Impaired gas due to PE Assess resp status regularly Place in to maximise lung expansion and reduce venous return to the side of the heart Obtain doctor’s order for if necessary (indicated by SpO2) Monitor ABG results Maintain patient bed rest to reduce demands
Decreased cardiac output due to PE heart sounds every - hours and report any Assess skin colour and Monitor neck vein and peripheral which may indicate right sided HF Instruct pt to report or related symptoms
Patient education: Long term use of therapy will require pt education about how to /risks & benefits Tell pt to wear tag to indicate they are using anticoag therapy Explain of recurrent PE and tell them to report to if these occur again
