Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
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Passage / Scenario
After a patient with multiple fractures of the left femur is admitted to the hospital for surgery, the patient demonstrates cyanosis, tachycardia, dyspnea, and restlessness.Initially the nurse should:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Symptoms suggest fat embolism syndrome, and oxygen administration is the priority to address hypoxia.