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The Patient with a Normal Pregnancy Had an Emergency Cesarean

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The patient with a normal pregnancy had an emergency cesarean birth under general anesthesia 2 hours ago. The patient now has a respiratory rate of 30, pale blue nailbeds, a pulse rate of 110, and a temperature of 102.6°F, and is complaining of chest pain. The nurse understands that the patient most likely is experiencing:


A) Pulmonary embolus.
B) Pneumococcal pneumonia.
C) Pneumonitis.
D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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