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two days after being placed in a cast for a fractured femur, the client suddenly has chest pain and dyspnea. the client is confused and has an elevated temperature. the nurse should assess the client for
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two days after being placed in a cast for a fractured femur, the client suddenly has chest pain and dyspnea. the client is confused and has an elevated temperature. the nurse should assess the client for which health problem?

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pulmonary embolism

Step-by-step explanation:

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel in the body (often in the leg). It then travels to a lung artery where it suddenly blocks blood flow.

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