A patient diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism has a reduction in arterial oxygen saturation level and dyspnea. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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Impaired Gas Exchange is the priority nursing diagnosis because a pulmonary embolism directly affects the lungs' ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, leading to reduced arterial oxygen saturation and dyspnea.

A Patient Diagnosed with a Pulmonary Embolism Has a Reduction