A patient presents with findings suggestive of pulmonary embolism. The D-dimer test is negative. How does the nurse interpret this finding?
A) The patient has a pulmonary embolism.
B) Additional testing is necessary, but a pulmonary embolism is unlikely.
C) There is 4% likelihood that the test is incorrect.
D) The test should be repeated in 48 hours.
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