A Massive Pulmonary Embolism Will Most Likely Lead To

question 2

Multiple Choice

A massive pulmonary embolism will most likely lead to:

• A) damage to the lung microcapillaries.
• B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• C) disseminated intravascular coagulation.
• D) shock and death.

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