The nurse is assigned a patient with Hodgkin’s lymphoma undergoing initial treatment. On the patient’s second day, he develops an acute painful swelling and erythema of the right gastrocnemius. The following morning, the patient develops an acute shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. Within minutes, the patient loses consciousness and dies. Which of the following interventions would most likely have prevented this patient’s death?

The nurse witnesses a 19-year-old collapse while playing soccer. The individual is arousable but confused and irritable. The skin is warm, dry, and flushed. Which actions are most helpful? Select all that apply.  

The nurse is caring for the patient recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Which assessment prompts the nurse to call for the provider immediately?