<prompt> Which of the following is true of fat embolism -ThrombocytopeniaMacroglobulinemiaProthrombin time increasedFat globules in urine  <response>: symptomatic fat embolism syndrome characterized by pulmonary insufficiency, neurologic symptoms, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and a diffuse petechial rash, which is fatal in 10 of cases. Clinical signs and symptoms appear 1 to 3 days after injury as the sudden onset of tachypnea, dyspnea, tachycardia, irritability, and restlessness, which can progress rapidly to delirium or coma Robbins Basic Pathology, 9 th edition, page 91 