1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Vinvika [58]
2 years ago
11

A client with a distal femoral shaft fracture is at risk for developing a fat embolus. the nurse knows to watch for what disting

uishing sign unique to a fat embolus?
Health
1 answer:
Marina CMI [18]2 years ago
4 0

The distinguishing sign and/or symptomatology to watch for the nurse in order to accurately determine the presence of fat embolus is Petechiae.

<h3>What is Petechiae?</h3>

Petechiae is a condition associated with small points of bleeding observed under the skin, which generally is a distinctive cause for fat embolus and related diseases.

In conclusion, the distinguishing sign and/or symptomatology to watch for the nurse in order to accurately determine the presence of fat embolus is Petechiae.

Learn more about Petechiae here:

brainly.com/question/4236507

#SPJ1

You might be interested in
Someone please help me?
RideAnS [48]
The last one. Micronutrients. Brainliest please!
3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What are the three major factors that influence underage drinking
ss7ja [257]
<span>The attitudes of peers, family, and the media strongly influence underage drinking.</span>
7 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Convulsions, or ________, are produced by disorganized electrical activity in the brain and are characterized by involuntary mus
Darina [25.2K]
Convlsions, or SEIZURES,  are produced by disorganized electrical activity in the brain and are characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that may
4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Steve is a construction worker. He cut his hand deeply. The cut then became infected. Which line of immune defense was broken in
Tpy6a [65]
The line of immune defense that was broken was the skin. It might not look helpful but it's a very important part of the body.
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What causes Adrenalin to be released in the body during times of stress a.) humor b.) relaxation techniques c.) deep breathing d
fenix001 [56]

Well the only one that makes most sense is the flight or fight response because your body senses danger causing ur adrenalin to get shot up which would allow ur body to feel more safe. Hope this helped :)

5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • According to statistics from the CDC, people between the ages of 15 and 24 are at the highest risk of getting an STD. True or fa
    8·2 answers
  • From the __________ perspective, ambiguous loss is uniquely difficult to deal with because it creates boundary ambiguity in a fa
    6·1 answer
  • List 10 ways to transmit communicable diseases ​
    10·1 answer
  • When people decide to try drugs, they usually don't realize how addictive it can be. The U.S DEA estimates that ____ of people w
    12·1 answer
  • Piouygjhbnm,l;kojihum
    15·1 answer
  • Nina saw an advertisement in which a person wearing a white coat is advertising a health product. What should Nina conclude from
    12·2 answers
  • Is it true that a neuron transfers information in the form of an electrical impulse?
    15·1 answer
  • How long does it take for dissolving stitches to dissolve?
    5·1 answer
  • If you could meet anyone from the past or present, who would you
    8·2 answers
  • It's okay to ignore the rules of the game if the game officials don't notice. please select the best answer from the choices pro
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!