A Patient Diagnosed with a Pulmonary Embolism Has a Reduction

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

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

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