Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
Which nursing assessment data support that the client has experienced a pulmonary embolism?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Sudden chest pain and dyspnea (B) are classic PE symptoms from hypoxia. Calf pain (A) suggests DVT, left-sided pain (C) suggests MI, and crackles/fever (D) suggest pneumonia.