A nurse is reviewing a patient's computed tomography (CT)scan of the thorax.Which of the following are critical findings that the nurse should report to the requesting health-care provider immediately? Select all that apply.
A)Mediastinal lesion
B)Aortic dissection
C)Pneumothorax
D)Pulmonary embolism
E)Enlarged lymph nodes

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A mediastinal lesion and enlarged lymph nodes may indicate cancer, but they may not pose an immediate threat. However, an aortic dissection, pneumothorax, or pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening and require immediate attention.

A Nurse Is Reviewing a Patient's Computed Tomography (CT)scan of the Thorax.Which