Posted: July 5th, 2017

You are admitting a patient for whom a diagnosis of pulmonary embolus must be ruled out. The patient’s history and assessment reveal all of these findings. Which finding supports the diagnosis of pulmonary embolus?

You are admitting a patient for whom a diagnosis of pulmonary embolus must be ruled out. The patient’s history and assessment reveal all of these findings. Which finding supports the diagnosis of pulmonary embolus?

A. The patient was recently in a motor vehicle accident
B. The patient participated in an aerobic exercise program for 6 months
C. The patient gave birth to her youngest child 1 year ago
D. The patient was on bed rest for 6 hours after a diagnostic procedure