You are caring for a patient that had an a left knee replace…
You are caring for a patient that had an a left knee replacement. She is complaining of shortness of breath and pain in her chest. You suspect she may have a pulmonary embolism and know that if you do not intervene she could go into:
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A patient who has cardiogenic shock is experiencing labored breathing and low oxygen levels. A STAT chest x-ray is ordered. The x-ray results show pulmonary edema. The physician orders furosemide (Lasix) IV. What finding would require immediate nursing action?
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