ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which diagnostic test would the nurse expect to be ordered?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: CT pulmonary angiography is the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism, visualizing clots in the lungs. Chest X-ray (A), ECG (C), and ABG (D) are supportive but less specific.

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