Which Clinical Test Is Most Useful for Confirming a Diagnosis

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which clinical test is most useful for confirming a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?

• A)an X-ray
• B)a ventilation-perfusion scan
• C)an ultrasound
• D)systemic arterial oxygen measurement
• E)systemic venous oxygen measurement

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