147. A patient with an acute pulmonary embolism (PE) develops sudden onset of dyspnea and hypoxemia. What is the technical primary pathophysiological consequence of PE?
A.
Bronchospasm.
B.
Obstruction of pulmonary arterial blood flow, leading to V/Q mismatch and hypoxemia.
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C.
Alveolar inflammation.
D.
Pulmonary fibrosis.
📖 Additional Information
Bronchospasm.
Obstruction of pulmonary arterial blood flow, leading to V/Q mismatch and hypoxemia.
