A Patient Presents with Findings Suggestive of Pulmonary Embolism

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with findings suggestive of pulmonary embolism. The D-dimer test is negative. How does the nurse interpret this finding?

• A) The patient has a pulmonary embolism.
• B) Additional testing is necessary, but a pulmonary embolism is unlikely.
• C) There is 4% likelihood that the test is incorrect.
• D) The test should be repeated in 48 hours.

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