NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

Category - Respiratory

Which clinical manifestation would a patient with a pulmonary embolus display?
  1. Decreased respirations
  2. Bradypnea
  3. Dyspnea
  4. Bradycardia
Explanation
Answer: C - The clinical manifestation that the nurse would most likely see with a pulmonary embolus is dyspnea. Other clinical manifestations that the nurse might see include tachypnea, tachycardia and chest pain. This is a medical emergency, and the physician should be notified immediately if pulmonary embolus is suspected.
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