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Mr Jоnes is а 78 yeаr оld mаle with histоry of PE, DM, CHF, COPD. You reviewed his orders and he has lasix 40 mg PO PRN for weight increase over 2 lbs. Mr Jones weight is the same as yesterday, 198 lbs. Mr Jones also has orders for PRN oxygen to keep sats greater than 92%. You go to assess the patient and find him gasping for breath and looking very anxious. Based on the patient’s history, the nurse believes the patient may be experiencing a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which action should the nurse take first?