Davis L A, O'Rourke N C
J Post Anesth Nurs. 1993 Oct;8(5):338-43; quiz 344-5.
Based on the content of this article, the reader should be able to (1) list patients who are at risk to develop pulmonary embolism; (2) identify measures to prevent pulmonary embolism; (3) list the signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism; (4) identify diagnostic tests and pertinent findings for pulmonary embolism; (5) identify nursing priorities for a patient with pulmonary embolus; and (6) identify medical and surgical interventions to treat the patient with a pulmonary embolus.
