A patient is demonstrating signs of thrombophlebitis. With this disorder, the nurse realizes that three mechanisms occur, which include:
Select all that apply.
1. pooling of blood in the vessel.
2. blood hypercoagulation.
3. stasis of blood flow.
4. elevated systemic blood pressure.
5. vessel damage.
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5
Three pathologic factors, called Virchow's triad, are associated with thrombophlebitis: stasis of blood, vessel damage, and increased blood coagulability. Blood does not pool in the vessel; it is restricted. Systemic blood pressure elevation is not a mechanism of this problem.
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