ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism. The nurse should identify that the release of inflammatory mediators leads to which of the following pathologic findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis occurs due to increased respiratory rate in response to pulmonary embolism, causing excessive CO2 exhalation. Inflammatory mediators increase pulmonary vascular resistance, and hypercapnia and hypoventilation are not typical.
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Question 5 of 5
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