A pulmonary embolism causes which of the following major pathologic and structural changes in the lungs?
1) Alveolar consolidation
2) Mucosal edema
3) Alveolar atelectasis
4) Pleural friction rub

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Pulmonary embolism primarily leads to alveolar atelectasis due to obstruction of blood flow and subsequent alveolar collapse, and alveolar consolidation as a secondary effect due to the infarction and inflammation process in the lung tissue. Mucosal edema and pleural friction rub are not direct consequences of pulmonary embolism.

A Pulmonary Embolism Causes Which of the Following Major Pathologic