Which of the Following Patients Is at Highest Risk for Developing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients is at highest risk for developing pulmonary embolism (PE) ?

• A) A 21-year-old male with a hemophilia bleeding disorder
• B) A 28-year-old woman who had a baby 6 months earlier
• C) A 36-year-old woman with a history of alcohol abuse who is recovering from a gastric ulcer
• D) A 72-year-old male who is recovering from hip replacement surgery in the hospital

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Definitions:

Ecological Efficiency

The efficiency with which energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next in an ecosystem, notably low due to the second law of thermodynamics.

Detritivore

Organisms that feed on dead organic matter, playing a crucial role in decomposing and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.

Scavenger

An organism that consumes dead or decaying biomass, contributing to the decomposition process and nutrient cycling in an ecosystem.

Functional Diversity

The range and value of various functional roles performed by species within an ecosystem, contributing to its resilience, productivity, and stability.