AANPCB Nurse Practitioner Certification (NP-C)

What does a positive D-dimer result primarily indicate when evaluating a patient for pulmonary embolism?

Confirms the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism Indicates fibrin breakdown, suggesting active clot formation or thrombus Rules out deep vein thrombosis Confirms aortic dissection

Correct Answer:

Indicates fibrin breakdown, suggesting active clot formation or thrombus

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