A patient in the immediate postpartum period starts complaining of lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and impending sense of doom. She starts coughing pink, frothy secretions and becomes hypotensive. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?
obtain ECG
begin 1000 mL 0.9% sodium chloride bolus
palpate the uterus to assess contraction
notify the healthcare provider
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