A 38-year-old, 150-pound male has been diagnosed with deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The patient's history includes recent cardiac bypass surgery, working in a pesticide plant, and hypertension
The family asks what might have put the patient at risk for DVT. How should the nurse respond? 1. "Hypertension is a major contributor to the development of DVTs.".
2. "The cause of DVTs is unknown, but his weight may be a factor.".
3. "His prior employment in the pesticide plant may have contributed to the DVT.".
4. "His recent surgery and prolonged immobilization are risk factors.".
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Rationale 1: Hypertension does not play a direct role in DVTs.
Rationale 2: Obesity can contribute to developing DVTs, but this patient is not overweight.
Rationale 3: Working in a pesticide plant has no known correlation to the development of DVTs.
Rationale 4: Recent heart surgery and prolonged immobilization have contributed to the patient's DVT.
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