Death from massive pulmonary embolism is the result of:
a. cardiovascular collapse.
b. respiratory failure.
c. renal complications.
d. massive blood loss.
ANS: A
Death from massive pulmonary embolism is the result of cardiovascular collapse rather than of respiratory failure.
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