The nurse is beginning morning care after receiving report.Which patient should the nurse monitor most closely for symptoms of a pulmonary embolism (PE) ?
A) A patient who smokes
B) A patient with a deep vein thrombosis in the leg
C) A patient with a history of radiation therapy for lung cancer
D) A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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