What Is the Most Common Symptom Associated with Pulmonary Thromboembolism

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the most common symptom associated with pulmonary thromboembolism?

• A)Transient acute dyspnea
• B)Pleuritic chest pain
• C)Hemoptysis
• D)Cough

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