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A patient on prolonged bedrest following a pelvic fracture becomes dyspneic and confused. Pulse = 135 beats/minute, blood pressure = 90/50 mmHg, respirations = 36/minute, Oxygen saturation starts dropping rapidly. Which of the following conditions should the nurse prepare to treat for this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The patient's symptoms (dyspnea, confusion, tachycardia, hypotension, and desaturation) after prolonged bedrest suggest pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening condition requiring urgent treatment.

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