NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A patient is admitted with a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
Sudden dyspnea and chest pain are classic signs of pulmonary embolism and indicate acute respiratory distress, requiring immediate intervention.
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Question: A patient is admitted with a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
Answer options:
- Unilateral leg swelling and pain. ✅ Sudden onset of dyspnea and chest pain.
- Positive Homan's sign.
- Elevated D-dimer level.
Correct answer: Sudden onset of dyspnea and chest pain.
Explanation: Sudden dyspnea and chest pain are classic signs of pulmonary embolism and indicate acute respiratory distress, requiring immediate intervention.
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