A 68-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency departmen…

A 68-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with left leg swelling and a sudden onset of shortness of breath. She states she has a sharp pain that worsens when breathing in. She also reports that she recently returned from an overseas trip with a flight lasting approximately 10 hours.  Vital signs:  Temperature 98.8, B/P 100/66, HR 102, RR 28, Oxygen Saturation 94% on 2 LPM  Focused assessment reveals:  Chest rise is symmetrical, lung sounds with bilateral crackles in the bases. Patient states she has a throbbing pain in the left leg Left leg moderately swollen compared to right Light palpation reveals the leg is warm to touch.  The patient is most likely experiencing [1]. The nurse expects that the provider with order [2] and monitor the dose using regular [3] levels using the hospital protocol.