What diagnostic findings would help confirm this diagnosis

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Question: T.V. is hospitalized with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her left leg as a complication of abdominal surgery. She is being treated with bedrest and anticoagulant therapy. On the third postoperative day, she suddenly experiences severe dyspnea and is placed on supplemental oxygen. A blood gas is drawn, which demonstrates hypoxemia and mild respiratory alkalosis. After further testing, she is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism (PE).

What diagnostic findings would help confirm this diagnosis?

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