Which assessment data would the nurse interpret as indicating a patient could be experiencing a fat embolus?. Select all that apply.
A) Pulse oximetry 86%
B) Petechiae on the chest and upper arms
C) Shortness of breath and chest pain
D) Respiratory rate 32
E) Skin hot, dry, and flushed
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