Which of the following patients is at highest risk for developing pulmonary embolism (PE)?
A) A 21-year-old male with a hemophilia bleeding disorder
B) A 28-year-old woman who had a baby 6 months earlier
C) A 36-year-old woman with a history of alcohol abuse who is recovering from a gastric ulcer
D) A 72-year-old male who is recovering from hip replacement surgery in the hospital

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Older age and recent surgery, especially orthopedic surgery like hip replacement, significantly increase the risk of developing a pulmonary embolism due to factors like immobility and potential for deep vein thrombosis.

Which of the Following Patients Is at Highest Risk for Developing