The client states,"I've never had such trouble breathing.What is a pulmonary embolus anyway?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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A pulmonary embolus is when a portion of a blood clot breaks off from its original location (usually in the legs) and travels to the lung, causing a blockage in the blood vessels of the lung. Option A is incorrect because a pulmonary embolus is not stationary, but is moving. Option B is incorrect because an embolus is not a piece of an injured blood vessel, but is a foreign object, such as a blood clot or air bubble. Option D is incorrect because a pulmonary embolus does not cause necrosis of lung tissue but rather can cause areas of the lung to be deprived of oxygen.

The Client States,"I've Never Had Such Trouble Breathing