Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about causative risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should be included in the teaching? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,E
Rationale
Immobility, fractures, and estrogen therapy increase the risk of DVT by promoting blood stasis or clot formation. Atrial fibrillation is more associated with arterial clots, and anticoagulant therapy prevents DVT.