Physiological AdaptationCâu 109 / 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
Giải thích
Sudden dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and tachycardia after orthopedic surgery suggest a pulmonary embolism, a medical emergency requiring immediate action.
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