145. A patient develops sudden, severe shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, and hemoptysis (coughing up blood) after a long flight. You suspect a pulmonary embolism. What is the urgency?
A.
Low; can wait for primary care appointment
B.
Moderate; monitor at home
C.
High; requires immediate emergency medical attention
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D.
Routine; schedule for elective imaging
📖 Additional Information
Low; can wait for primary care appointment
Moderate; monitor at home
High; requires immediate emergency medical attention
