A patient with a pulmonary embolism has the following arterial blood gases: PaO2 – 60 mm Hg, PCO2 – 32 mm Hg, pH – 7.45, HCO3 – 22. Based on this data, what should be the FIRST nursing action? A....

A patient with a pulmonary embolism has the following arterial blood

gases: PaO2 – 60 mm Hg, PCO2 – 32 mm Hg, pH – 7.45, HCO3 – 22.

Based on this data, what should be the FIRST nursing action?

A. Review other lab data

B. Notify the physician

C. Administer oxygen

D. Calm the patient