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RN ATI Comprehensive Assessment Exam Retake 2023 V2 Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has a history of pulmonary embolism. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dyspnea. Dyspnea in a postoperative client with a history of pulmonary embolism indicates a potential respiratory complication, which could be life-threatening. The priority is to report this finding to the provider for prompt evaluation and intervention to prevent further complications. Tachycardia (
A) and hypotension (
D) may also be concerning but dyspnea takes precedence due to its association with pulmonary embolism. A dry cough (
B) may be a common postoperative symptom and not necessarily urgent.
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