The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results for a patient suspected of having a DVT. The results show a negative D-dimer test. How does the nurse interpret this data?
a. The test excludes DVT.
b. Venous duplex ultrasonography is needed.
c. The patient has arterial disease.
d. Impedance plethysmography is needed.
Answer: a. The test excludes DVT.
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