Which of the following clients are displaying known risk factors for the development of pulmonary emboli? Select all that apply. A client who is:
A) immobilized following orthopedic surgery.
B) experiencing impaired Cl- and Na+ regulation.
C) taking amiodarone for the treatment of premature ventricular contractions.
D) a smoker and who takes oral contraceptives.
E) undergoing radiation therapy for the treatment of breast cancer.
Ans:
A, D
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Postsurgical immobility, smoking, and the use of oral contraceptives are all identified risk factors for the development of pulmonary emboli. Impaired Cl- and Na+ regulation are associated with cystic fibrosis, while amiodarone and radiation therapy are linked to interstitial lung diseases.
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