Surgery All of the following statements are TRUE about PE EXCEPT A The risk for embolism from proximal DVT is highest in the first week B The majority of the patients with PE have at least one risk factor C Tachypnea is defined as a RR of greater than 16 breaths per minute D Syncope is the presenting complaint in up to 5 percent of cases 💡 Explanation All of the following statements are TRUE about PE EXCEPT ✓ Correct Answer: D. Syncope is the presenting complaint in up to 5 percent of cases