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What are the appropriate nursing interventions for a patient with a pulmonary embolism?

A.Keep the patient on bed rest in semi-Fowler's position, maintain IV access, administer oxygen therapy as ordered, monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, SpO2, ABGs, and lung sounds, and monitor for side effects of anticoagulant therapyB.Encourage ambulation every hour to prevent further clot formation, restrict IV fluids, and withhold oxygen unless SpO2 falls below 80%C.Place the patient in a supine flat position, discontinue anticoagulant therapy immediately, and monitor only blood glucose levels every four hoursD.Apply bilateral leg compression only, administer antibiotics prophylactically, and monitor bowel sounds every two hours

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