An adult female client develops a pulmonary embolism and is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). While completing the client's health history interview, which data is consistent with the admitting diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?
Select all that apply.
1. Client states, I am not a smoker.
2. Client states, The nurse on the surgical unit really wanted me to sit on the side of the bed after surgery and to start walking with him later that evening, but I was so nauseated and in so much pain that I couldn't.
3. Client states, I had an open appendectomy 4 days ago. A 4 cm incision noted to RLQ, staples intact, edges well-approximated.
4. Client states, I have taken oral contraceptives for the last 7 years.
5. Client states, I had some muscle cramping and tenderness in my left leg before they moved me to Intensive Care.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a male client who is complaining of dizziness when standing. The client has been compliant with his antihypertensive medication.
Which statements made by the client are commonly associated with the use of antihypertensive medication?
Select all that apply.
1. Sometimes, I just feel so sick to my stomach.
2. I have frequent headaches.
3. My sex life hasn't been so good since I started taking this medication.
4. I have a rash all over my back.
5. I don't seem to urinate as much as I did before I started this medication.
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Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Survey and posture of client: Lateral view
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