A patient is 1 day postsurgery for a crushed pelvis. The CNA reports that the patient is complaining of being short of breath and demonstrating signs of confusion and restlessness
The nurse suspects from these signs alone that the patient has suffered: 1. impending shock.
2. a fat embolus.
3. anxiety.
4. neurovascular compromise.
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These are the classic symptoms of a fat embolus that has escaped from the crushed marrow.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 916
OBJ: 3, 6 TOP: Complications—Fat Embolism
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment, Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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