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A 68-year-old undergoes a right hemicolectomy. On post-operative day 2, he becomes tachypneic with an O2 saturation of 88% on room air. A V/Q scan indicates a high probability of pulmonary embolism. Which physiological change is most directly responsible for the hypoxemia? A) Decreased diffusing capacity B) Increased alveolar dead space C) Right-to-left shunt D) Ventilation/perfusion mismatch with increased dead space E) Hypoventilation at its heart