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What is the third most common cause of death in hospitalized patients?
What is the third most common cause of death in hospitalized patients?
- Obesity
- Chronic heart disease
- Fracture
- Pulmonary Embolism (correct)
Which nursing diagnosis might be applicable to a patient with Acute Respiratory Failure?
Which nursing diagnosis might be applicable to a patient with Acute Respiratory Failure?
- Risk for bleeding
- Decreased cardiac output
- Ineffective breathing pattern
- Impaired gas exchange (correct)
Which condition increases the risk of developing a Pulmonary Embolism?
Which condition increases the risk of developing a Pulmonary Embolism?
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Sinusitis
- History of previous Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) (correct)
What is a common risk factor associated with Acute Respiratory Failure?
What is a common risk factor associated with Acute Respiratory Failure?
What is the pathophysiological process involved in Pulmonary Embolism?
What is the pathophysiological process involved in Pulmonary Embolism?
What is a clinical manifestation of hypoxemia in Acute Respiratory Failure?
What is a clinical manifestation of hypoxemia in Acute Respiratory Failure?
Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with Pulmonary Embolism?
Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with Pulmonary Embolism?
Which medical management option is commonly used in treating Acute Respiratory Failure?
Which medical management option is commonly used in treating Acute Respiratory Failure?
What is the primary medical management approach for treating Pulmonary Embolism?
What is the primary medical management approach for treating Pulmonary Embolism?
What is a potential complication of Acute Respiratory Failure?
What is a potential complication of Acute Respiratory Failure?
What is a potential surgical management option for Pulmonary Embolism?
What is a potential surgical management option for Pulmonary Embolism?
Which nursing intervention is important for patients with Acute Respiratory Failure?
Which nursing intervention is important for patients with Acute Respiratory Failure?
