When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE),what complications will the nurse monitor for?
A) Damage to the lung microcapillaries
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
D) Shock and death

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A massive PE will lead to shock and death.
A massive PE will lead to shock and death; damage to lung capillaries can occur,but death is more likely.
COPD is not associated with PE.
DIC may occur,but is not as likely as shock and death.

When a Patient Has a Massive Pulmonary Embolism (PE),what Complications