A Client with Pulmonary Embolus

The client diagnosed with rule-out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is experiencing dyspnea and chest pain on inspiration. On assessment, the nurse finds a respiratory rate of 40. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the health-care provider ordering  

The nurse is preparing to administer warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant. The client s current laboratory values are as follows  

Notify the health-care provider to increase the dose. 

The HCP has ordered streptokinase (Streptase), a thromholytic, intravenously for the client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus. The client has intravenous heparin infusing at 1600 units per hour via a 20-gauge angiocath. Which intervention should the nurse implement  

Start a second intravenous site to infuse the streptokinase. 

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