The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. The nurse understands that the most common cause of a pulmonary embolus is:
a. amniotic fluid embolus.
b. deep vein thrombosis from lower extremities.
c. fat embolus from a long bone fracture.
d. vegetation that dislodges from an infected central venous catheter.
B
The most common cause of a pulmonary embolus is deep vein thrombosis. The other responses are less common causes.
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1. Invalid until confirmed with the client. 2. Subjective data. 3. Primary data. 4. Peripheral to the assessment.
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1. Shivering 2. Sweating 3. Vasoconstriction 4. Vasodilation 5. Increased respiratory rate
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A) Obstructive sleep apnea C) Intestinal polyps B) Kidney stones D) Pancreatitis
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This is an example of which of the following health promotion interventions? 1. Guided imagery 2. Regular exercise 3. Time management 4. Relaxation technique