Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about manifestations of pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,D
Rationale
Chest pain that worsens with deep breathing (pleuritic pain), shortness of breath, and bloody sputum are hallmark symptoms of pulmonary embolism due to inflammation, reduced oxygenation, and possible pulmonary infarction. Facial weakness and difficulty speaking are more indicative of neurological conditions like stroke or myasthenia gravis and are not typical of PE.