12 Questions
What is the third most common cause of death in hospitalized patients?
Pulmonary Embolism
Which nursing diagnosis might be applicable to a patient with Acute Respiratory Failure?
Impaired gas exchange
Which condition increases the risk of developing a Pulmonary Embolism?
History of previous Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
What is a common risk factor associated with Acute Respiratory Failure?
Asthma
What is the pathophysiological process involved in Pulmonary Embolism?
Blood clot lodging in the pulmonary artery causing a V/Q mismatch
What is a clinical manifestation of hypoxemia in Acute Respiratory Failure?
Headache, confusion, decreased level of consciousness
Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with Pulmonary Embolism?
Pleuritic chest pain
Which medical management option is commonly used in treating Acute Respiratory Failure?
Supplemental oxygen
What is the primary medical management approach for treating Pulmonary Embolism?
Anticoagulants
What is a potential complication of Acute Respiratory Failure?
Cardiac failure
What is a potential surgical management option for Pulmonary Embolism?
Embolectomy (Catheter or surgical)
Which nursing intervention is important for patients with Acute Respiratory Failure?
Monitoring clinical manifestations due to hypoxemia and hypercapnia
Explore the epidemiology and risk factors associated with pulmonary embolism, a serious condition that can lead to fatalities. Learn about the prevalence of pulmonary embolism, common risk factors such as DVT, obesity, and major surgeries, and the impact on hospitalized patients.
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