Practice Question
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.)
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Correct Answer:
Immobility
Rationale:
Immobility
💎Lack of movement leads to venous stasis, a key component of Virchow’s Triad (stasis, endothelial injury, hypercoagulability) that increases risk for DVT.
💎Prolonged bedrest, long travel, or postoperative immobility slows blood flow, allowing clots to form.
💎Early ambulation, compression devices, and leg exercises are crucial preventive strategies.
Fracture
💎Bone fractures, especially of the pelvis, hip, or leg, cause endothelial damage and release of tissue factors, both of which promote clot formation.
💎Orthopedic injuries are among the highest risk factors for DVT development.
💎Post-fracture patients often require anticoagulant prophylaxis and mechanical compression therapy.
Estrogen therapy
💎Estrogen-containing medications (e.g., oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy) increase coagulability of blood, raising the risk for thromboembolic events.
💎Estrogen promotes clotting factor synthesis in the liver and reduces natural anticoagulants.
💎Women taking estrogen therapy are counseled about lifestyle risk reduction, especially smoking cessation, to lower clot risk.
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- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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