The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Patient Suspected of Developing

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data from a patient suspected of developing a fat embolus from a fracture of the right femur.Which manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Petechiae
• B) A migraine
• C) Tachycardia
• D) Mental confusion
• E) Numbness in the right leg
• F) Muscle spasms in the right thigh

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The coexistence of diverse cultures in a society, where different cultural groups maintain their unique cultural identity.

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