[Solved]: For each assessment finding, click to specify if…

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the assessment finding is consistent with tension pneumothorax, pulmonary thromboembolism, or pleural effusion. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process. Assessment Findings Tension Pneumothorax Pulmonary Thromboembolism Pleural Effusion D-dimer Respiratory rate Diagnostic results Pain score Respiratory exam Note: Each column must have at least 1 response option selected. PARTIALLY CORRECT My Answer When analyzing cues, the nurse should recognize that manifestations of a tension pneumothorax include tachypnea and sharp pleuritic pain. Manifestations of pulmonary embolism include tachypnea and chest pain. Manifestations of a pleural effusion include the need for thoracentesis, tachypnea, blunted costophrenic angle on chest x-ray, pain, dullness to percussion and pleural friction rub.