Predisposing factors of pulmonary emboli include:
1. varicose veins.
2. smoking.
3. obesity.
4. congestive heart failure.
a. 2, 4
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
D
All of the listed options, and other factors, can predispose a person to having pulmonary emboli.
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