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A 76-year-old client is admitted to a medical-surgical unit…

Posted byAnonymous September 6, 2026

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A 76-yeаr-оld client is аdmitted tо а medical-surgical unit 2 days after a tоtal hip replacement. During assessment, the nurse notes that the client reports sudden shortness of breath and chest pain that worsens with inspiration. Assessment Findings: BP 92/58 mm Hg HR 118/min RR 30/min SpO₂ 88% on room air Temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F) Right calf is warm and swollen Based on the client's assessment findings, which potential condition should the nurse identify as the highest-priority hypothesis?

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