Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse knows that a client who sustains multiple fractures of long bones is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome. Which findings suggest that the client is developing this complication? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,C,D
Rationale
Fat embolism syndrome typically presents with petechiae (small red spots from fat emboli in the skin), dyspnea (from pulmonary involvement), and mental status changes (from cerebral hypoxia). Bradycardia, hypertension, and hematuria are not characteristic.