Exam 2 — Advanced Case Studies (Health Assessment)

A 60-year-old female presents with a sudden onset of sharp, pleuritic chest pain and severe dyspnea. She returned from a 12-hour flight from Australia yesterday. Her history is notable for recent knee surgery and oral contraceptive use. Vitals: P 124, R 30, BP 110/70, O2 sat 87% on room air. Her lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally. The nurse recognizes which elements from the patient's history and presentation as significant risk factors and signs concerning for a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)? (Select all that apply)