What are the most common presenting signs and symptoms associated with a pulmonary embolism (PE)?
A) Tachycardia and tachypnea
B) Hemoptysis and evidence of deep vein thromboses
C) Apprehension and dyspnea
D) Right ventricular failure and fever

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The patient with a pulmonary embolism may have any number of presenting signs and symptoms,with the most common being tachycardia and tachypnea.Additional signs and symptoms that may be present include dyspnea,apprehension,increased pulmonic component of the second heart sound (P1),fever,crackles,pleuritic chest pain,cough,evidence of deep vein thrombosis,and hemoptysis.Syncope and hemodynamic instability can occur as a result of right ventricular failure.

What Are the Most Common Presenting Signs and Symptoms Associated