A patient is admitted to the emergency department complaining of sudden-onset shortness of breath and is diagnosed with a possible pulmonary embolus.To confirm the diagnosis,the nurse will anticipate preparing the patient for which of the following?

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The best way to confirm a pulmonary embolus is through a ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan, which can help determine if there is a blockage in the lungs. Chest X-rays, bronchoscopies, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans may also be performed, but they are not the most effective means of diagnosing a pulmonary embolus.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department Complaining of Sudden-Onset