A nurse is caring for five clients.For which clients would the nurse assess a high risk for developing a pulmonary embolism (PE)? (Select all that apply.)

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Conditions that place clients at higher risk of developing PE include prolonged immobility,central venous catheters,surgery,obesity,advancing age,conditions that increase blood clotting,history of thromboembolism,smoking,pregnancy,estrogen therapy,heart failure,stroke,cancer (particularly lung or prostate),and trauma.A contrast dye reaction and asthma pose no risk for PE.

A Nurse Is Caring for Five Clients