A common, life-threatening complication of a thrombus in a deep vein is:
A) disseminated intravascular coagulation.
B) lower extremity edema.
C) stroke.
D) pulmonary embolus.

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A thrombus in a deep vein can break off and travel to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolus, which can be life-threatening. Disseminated intravascular coagulation can occur with some conditions, but it is not a common complication of a thrombus in a deep vein. Lower extremity edema is a symptom of a deep vein thrombus, but it is not life-threatening. Stroke is not a complication of a thrombus in a deep vein.

A Common, Life-Threatening Complication of a Thrombus in a Deep