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Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A client is admitted from a nursing home with an acute onset of shortness of breath. A diagnosis of pulmonary embolism is made. One common cause of pulmonary embolism is:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common cause of pulmonary embolism, as clots from the veins (often legs) can dislodge and travel to the lungs, causing acute shortness of breath. Arteriosclerosis, aneurysms, and varicose veins are less directly associated.