The nurse caring for a patient recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy suspects the patient is experiencing a pulmonary embolism.Which clinical manifestation supports the nurse's suspicion?

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Dyspnea and shortness of breath are common symptoms of pulmonary embolism, which is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. Nausea, decreased urine output, and activity intolerance are not specific to pulmonary embolism and may be present with a variety of other conditions.

The Nurse Caring for a Patient Recovering from an Abdominal