A 71-year-old woman is complaining of the sudden onset of shortness of breath. She is cyanotic and appears somewhat panicked. Her respirations are rapid and deep. Her husband tells you that she had knee surgery about one week ago. Based on your assessment and the patient's history, you suspect that the patient is suffering from:
a. an anxiety attack.
b. an asthma attack.
c. COPD.
d. a pulmonary embolus.
Answer: d
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