A Client Has a Pulmonary Embolism and Is Started on Oxygen.The

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client has a pulmonary embolism and is started on oxygen.The student nurse asks why the client's oxygen saturation has not significantly improved.What response by the nurse is best?

• A) "Breathing so rapidly interferes with oxygenation."
• B) "Maybe the client has respiratory distress syndrome."
• C) "The blood clot interferes with perfusion in the lungs."
• D) "The client needs immediate intubation and mechanical ventilation."

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Objectivity

The quality of being unbiased, fair, and impartial; an essential aspect of scientific research and clinical assessment.

Acceptance

The act of receiving something offered, favorably regarding something, or the acknowledgment of reality without an attempt to change it.

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.

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