The nurse is collecting data from a patient suspected of developing a fat embolus from a fracture of the right femur.Which manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

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The earliest manifestation of fat emboli syndrome (FES)is altered mental status from a low arterial oxygen level.The patient then experiences tachycardia,tachypnea,fever,high blood pressure,severe respiratory distress,and petechiae.B.E.F.These are not manifestations of fat emboli.

The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Patient Suspected of Developing