Mr)M Is Two Days Post Operation of a Total Right

Mr) M is two days post operation of a total right hip replacement surgery. He has been out of bed once since surgery. He suddenly becomes short of breath and states that he has mild chest pressure that gets worse as he tries to take deeper breaths. His respiratory rate is 30/ minute and his heart rate is 122. What is the most likely reason for his symptoms?

A) Pulmonary embolism
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Exacerbation of asthma
D) Cerebrovascular accident

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