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A nurse answers a call light and finds a client anxious, short of breath, reporting chest pain, and having a 
blood pressure of 88/52 mm Hg on the cardiac monitor. What action by the nurse takes priority? 
a. Assess the clients lung sounds. 
b. Noti...
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A nurse answers a call light and finds a client anxious, short of breath, reporting chest pain, and having a 
blood pressure of 88/52 mm Hg on the cardiac monitor. What action by the nurse takes priority? 
a. Assess the clients lung sounds. 
b. Noti...
Pulmonary Embolism With Case Studies & Rationales 
What is the primary cause of blood clots that lead to a pulmonary embolism? 
️️ The primary cause is often deep vein thrombosis (DVT), where blood clots form in deep veins, 
typically in the legs, and travel to the lungs. 
Why is quick dia...
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What is the primary cause of blood clots that lead to a pulmonary embolism? 
️️ The primary cause is often deep vein thrombosis (DVT), where blood clots form in deep veins, 
typically in the legs, and travel to the lungs. 
Why is quick dia...
Pulmonary Embolism 
Pulmonary Embolism 
Blockage of pulmonary arteries by thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue 
Obstructs alveolar perfusion 
Most commonly affects lower lobes 
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Risk factors -Deep vein thrombosis (90%) -Immobility or reduced mobility -Surgery -Hi...
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Pulmonary Embolism 
Blockage of pulmonary arteries by thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue 
Obstructs alveolar perfusion 
Most commonly affects lower lobes 
Picture 1 
Picture 2 
Risk factors -Deep vein thrombosis (90%) -Immobility or reduced mobility -Surgery -Hi...
Chapter 29 Pulmonary Embolism Guaranteed A+ 
What is the purpose of the D-dimer test in diagnosing pulmonary embolism? 
️️ The D-dimer test measures substances released when a blood clot breaks down, helping to 
indicate the presence of abnormal clotting in the body. 
How does obesity cont...
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What is the purpose of the D-dimer test in diagnosing pulmonary embolism? 
️️ The D-dimer test measures substances released when a blood clot breaks down, helping to 
indicate the presence of abnormal clotting in the body. 
How does obesity cont...
Pulmonary Embolism Verified A+ 
A nurse is caring for several clients. Which of the following clients are at risk for having a PE? (select all) 
a. a client who has a BMI of 30 
b. a female client who is post menopausal 
c. a client who has a fractured femur 
d. a client who is a marathon runne...
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A nurse is caring for several clients. Which of the following clients are at risk for having a PE? (select all) 
a. a client who has a BMI of 30 
b. a female client who is post menopausal 
c. a client who has a fractured femur 
d. a client who is a marathon runne...
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