Physiological AdaptationPregunta 109 de 120
A nurse is monitoring a client after a total hip replacement. Which finding suggests a possible pulmonary embolism?
a.Sudden dyspnea, chest pain, and tachycardia
b.Gradual improvement in mobility
c.Mild incisional soreness
d.Decreased appetite
Explicación
Sudden dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and tachycardia after orthopedic surgery suggest a pulmonary embolism, a medical emergency requiring immediate action.
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