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Clinical Manifestations of PE
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Showing 5 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism.
The client reports sudden onset of dyspnea and chest pain.
What is the priority action by the nurse?
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a suspected pulmonary embolism.
Which of the following findings indicates an increased risk for clot formation?
A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of deep vein thrombosis about prevention of pulmonary embolism.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) to a client who has a pulmonary embolism.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving alteplase (Activase) for a pulmonary embolism.
Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
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