The nurse is caring for a client who develops dyspnea and chest pain.Which diagnostic finding is consistent with a pulmonary embolism (PE)? A)Lack of infiltrates on chest x-ray B)Metabolic alkalosis on arterial blood gas C)Elevated CO₂ level found on end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor D)Tachycardia and nonspecific T-wave changes on EKG

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The Answer of The nurse is caring for a client who develops dyspnea and chest pain.Which diagnostic finding is consistent with a pulmonary embolism (PE)? A)Lack of infiltrates on chest x-ray B)Metabolic alkalosis on arterial blood gas C)Elevated CO₂ level found on end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor D)Tachycardia and nonspecific T-wave changes on EKG

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Develops Dyspnea