The nurse is collecting data for a patient suspected of developing a fat embolus from a fracture of the right femur. Which of these manifestations would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.?

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Mental confusion, petechiae, and tachycardia are all manifestations of a fat embolus. A migraine, numbness in the right leg, and muscle spasms in the right thigh are not typically associated with a fat embolus.

The Nurse Is Collecting Data for a Patient Suspected of Developing