A Patient with a Fractured Pelvis Is Initially Treated with Bed

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with a fractured pelvis is initially treated with bed rest,with no turning from side to side permitted.The second day after admission,the patient develops chest pain,tachypnea,and tachycardia.Which of the following nursing assessments helps determine that the patient's symptoms are most likely related to fat embolism?

• A) A blood pressure of 100/65 mm Hg
• B) Anxiety,restlessness,and confusion
• C) Warm,reddened areas in the calf
• D) Pinpoint red areas on the upper chest

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