A nurse is caring for a client who is getting a heparin drip for their newly diagnosed Pulmonary Embolism (PE). What lab panel is the highest priority before starting the heparin drip?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heparin use for a DVT, and a current pulmonary embolism. The nurse notes the following new order on the chart: “heparin, 80 units/kg IV bolus now, then continuous infusion of 18 units/kg/hr”. The nurse knows to check which of the following lab values prior to initiating the first dose? Select all that apply.

The student nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of a pulmonary embolism. The student correctly understands the pathway of a PE to be which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a client who just returned from CT. The CT results confirmed a pulmonary embolism. The provider orders the following: initiate a heparin drip per the pulmonary embolism protocol, labs (PT/INR, PTT, CBC), NPO status, and activity as tolerated. Which order should the nurse implement first?

The student nurse asks the nurse preceptor what can cause a pulmonary embolism. The nurse correctly responds by naming which of the following potential causes of a pulmonary embolism? Select all that apply.

A client with a pulmonary embolism is experiencing increased right ventricular afterload. Which of the following is a priority concern of the nurse?