What Could It Mean?
In the scenario below, select all the signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolus (PE).
A middle-aged business manager (preferred pronouns she, her) is suddenly experiencing
chest pain and shortness of breath . She smokes 1 pack per day of cigarettes
Recently, she returned from a 12-hour plane trip to Dubai. She has no past medical histor
no recent surgeries, and is otherwise healthy. She takes a multivitamin and an
oral contraceptive . The paramedics are called to the office and note that her
blood pressure and pulse rate are elevated , and her oxygen saturation is 85%. Her hea