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One day following posterior spinal fusion surgery a 35 year old female suddenly exhibits restlessness, labored breathing and acute chest pain. Her heart rate is 122/min., she is afebrile, and exhibits slightly diminished breath sounds on the right side.The findings described above should lead the nurse to suspect that the patient has developed:

A. A spontaneous pneumothorax

B. A pulmonary embolus

C. Aspiration pneumonia

D. A pleural effusion

✔ Correct Answer:

B. A pulmonary embolus

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