The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 62-year-old male client.
1000:Reports shortness of breath and pain with deep breathing. The primary health care provider (PHCP) is evaluating pneumonia and pulmonary embolism. The nurse reviews the purposes of possible tests.
For each assessment below, click to specify the condition to which it applies. Each assessment may apply to more than 1 condition.
| Diagnostic Assessments | Pneumonia | Pulmonary Embolism |
|---|---|---|
| sputum testing to help identify an infectious organism | ||
| compression ultrasound of the leg to look for deep vein thrombosis | ||
| pulse oximetry to assess oxygen saturation | ||
| blood cultures to investigate spread of infection into the blood | ||
| arterial blood gas to assess gas exchange |
Note: Each column must have at least 1 response option selected.