A nurse is conducting a seminar on thrombosis. What information would the nurse include about the cause of arterial thrombosis?
A) Decreased blood flow
B) Injury to the vessel wall
C) Arrhythmias
D) Altered blood coagulation
Ans: C
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The nurse should mention that arterial thrombosis is caused by atherosclerosis and arrhythmias. Decreased blood flow, injury to the vessel wall, and altered blood flow are causes of venous thrombosis.
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