A Patient Arrives at the Emergency Department Complaining of Pain

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of pain in the calf of his left leg and shortness of breath.A "stat" D dimer is ordered.Why is this useful information for this patient's care?

• A)An elevated D dimer supports the possibility of deep vein thrombosis.
• B)An elevated D dimer is diagnostic for deep vein thrombosis.
• C)A normal D dimer is diagnostic for deep vein thrombosis.
• D)This was not an appropriate test to order on this patient.

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Listening Habits

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Team Identity

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Face-to-face Meetings

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