Question

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism?

A. A history of chronic or terminal illness, productive cough, weakness, low pulse oximeter reading
B. a history of respiratory problems, thoracic trauma, and absent lung sounds
C. a possible history of recent surgery, or long bone fracture, chest pain, tachypnea
D. a possible cardiac history, rales, pedal edema, and orthopnea

Answer 1

Signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism include history of recent surgery or long bone fracture, chest pain, tachypnea, possible cardiac history, rales, pedal edema, and orthopnea.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pulmonary embolism is a potentially life-threatening condition in which a blood clot travels to the lungs, blocking the pulmonary arteries. Signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism may include a possible history of recent surgery or long bone fracture, chest pain, and tachypnea (rapid breathing). Other possible signs and symptoms can include a possible cardiac history, rales (abnormal lung sounds), pedal edema (swelling in the feet and ankles), and orthopnea (shortness of breath when lying flat).