A Client Diagnosed with a Pulmonary Embolism Has a Reduction

question 153

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism has a reduction in arterial oxygen saturation level and dyspnea.Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

• A) Ineffective Tissue Perfusion
• B) Anxiety
• C) Impaired Gas Exchange
• D) Impaired Physical Mobility

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