[Verified Answer]: Fat embolism has an 80% mortality rate as…

Fat embolism has an 80% mortality rate as a complication of fractures. The nurse should be alert to the signs and symptoms of fat embolism, which include: a) increased pulse and decreased respirations. b) respiratory distress and petechiae over the chest and neck. c) sharp pain, redness, and swelling in the calf. d) increased pulse and respirations and decreased blood pressure. Rationale