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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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Mr. M is two days post operation of a total right hip replacement surgery. He has been out of bed once since surgery. He suddenly becomes short of breath and states that he has mild chest pressure that gets worse as he tries to take deeper breaths. His respiratory rate is 30/ minute and his heart rate is 122. What is the most likely reason for his symptoms?

Pulmonary embolism
Myocardial infarction
Exacerbation of asthma
Cerebrovascular accident

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Answer: A - The most likely reason for Mr. M’s onset of symptoms is pulmonary embolism. Shortness of breath is one of the most common clinical manifestations of pulmonary embolism, followed by cough, Hemoptysis, chest pain that gets worse w hen taking a deep breath, tachycardia and Tachypnea.

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