Which client is at greatest risk for pulmonary embolism? 1. a client 6 hours postoperative cesarean section 2. a client in atrial fibrillation 3. a client with a subdural hematoma 4. a client with pneumonia

Option A

Explanation:

Pulmonary embolism takes place when a clump of material, most oftenly a blood clot gets clotted in the artery of lungs. These clots mostly comes from the legs. This condition is called as deep vein thrombosis.

One of the leading causes of maternal mortality that is related to cesarean section is pulmonary embolism. A client with 6 hours postoperative cesarean is more prone to this problem.

Hence, the correct answer is option A

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