The nurse is caring for a client with postoperative client on the surgical unit. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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D. sudden pleuritic chest pain and oxygen saturation of 84% — Sudden pleuritic chest pain with severe hypoxemia is concerning for pulmonary embolism and requires rapid response.

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A. temperature 99 F (37.2 C)

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B. mild incisional pain when coughing

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C. decreased appetite at lunch