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A Patient with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation Develops Sudden Severe Pain

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A patient with chronic atrial fibrillation develops sudden severe pain, pulselessness, pallor, and coolness in the left leg. The nurse should notify the health care provider and


A) elevate the left leg on a pillow.
B) apply an elastic wrap to the leg.
C) assist the patient in gently exercising the leg.
D) keep the patient in bed in the supine position.

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