A patient presents with severe chest pain and shortness of breath and is diagnosed with pulmo-nary embolism. The embolism most likely originated from the:
a. left ventricle.
b. systemic arteries.
c. deep veins of the leg.
d. superficial veins of the arm.
ANS: C
The most likely origin of the embolism is from the deep veins of the legs. An embolism is not likely to originate in the left ventricle, the systemic arteries, or the arms.
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