A Nurse Is Reviewing a Patient's Computed Tomography (CT)scan of the Thorax.Which

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse is reviewing a patient's computed tomography (CT) scan of the thorax.Which of the following are critical findings that the nurse should report to the requesting health-care provider immediately? Select all that apply.

• A)Mediastinal lesion
• B)Aortic dissection
• C)Pneumothorax
• D)Pulmonary embolism
• E)Enlarged lymph nodes

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