A Patient Arrives at the Emergency Department Complaining of Pain

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of pain in the calf of his left leg and shortness of breath.A "stat" D dimer is ordered.Why is this useful information for this patient's care?

A) An elevated D dimer supports the possibility of deep vein thrombosis.
B) An elevated D dimer is diagnostic for deep vein thrombosis.
C) A normal D dimer is diagnostic for deep vein thrombosis.
D) This was not an appropriate test to order on this patient.