Question

question 6 (mandatory) (10 points)
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the most serious complication of lower extremity phlebothrombosis is:
renal infarction
intestinal infarction
cerebral infarction
pulmonary embolism
myocardial ischemia

Explanation:

Lower extremity phlebothrombosis (blood clot in leg veins) can lead to pulmonary embolism. A clot can break off (embolus) and travel to the lungs via the venous system. This blocks pulmonary arteries, which is life - threatening. Renal, intestinal, and cerebral infarctions are less likely as direct complications. Myocardial ischemia is mainly related to coronary artery issues, not lower - extremity venous clots.

Answer:

Pulmonary embolism