A firefighter is brought to the emergency department with complaints of headache, weakness, shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. During the assessment of this client, the nurse realizes the client should be evaluated for:
1. cyanide poisoning.
2. pulmonary emboli.
3. pneumonia.
4. stroke.
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Smoke inhalation poses a risk of hydrogen cyanide poisoning, especially for firefighters. Clinical manifestations of this disorder include headache, weakness, shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. The risk for pulmonary emboli, pneumonia, or stroke are not associated with fire or smoke inhalation.
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