Twelve hours after sustaining a pelvic fracture, a pt reports chest pain, hemoptysis and severe shortness of breath. Respiratory rate is 34. ABG on 02 at 4l via NC are: pH 7.48, pCOâ‚‚ 28, p02 68. The nurse should suspect that the patient has developed.
A. tension pneumothorax
B. a pulmonary embolism
C. post-intubation laryngeal edema
D. respiratory failure
