The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Develops Dyspnea

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who develops dyspnea and chest pain. Which diagnostic finding is consistent with a pulmonary embolism (PE) ?

• A)Lack of infiltrates on chest x-ray
• B)Metabolic alkalosis on arterial blood gas
• C)Elevated CO₂ level found on end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor
• D)Tachycardia and nonspecific T-wave changes on EKG

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