Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Postpartum client at risk for deep-vein thrombosisA postpartum complication a client is at risk for is deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following is a factor strongly associated with this postpartum complication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Cesarean birth increases DVT risk due to immobility and vascular trauma, unlike arthritis, hypotension, or atony, which are unrelated.