Which of the following risk factors are associated with an increase in the incidence of pulmonary embolism? 1. Advanced age 2. Immobilization 3. Multiple injuries from trauma 4. Positive smoking history
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: B
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