Factors that contribute to the development of DVT are: (Select all that apply.)
a. elevated sodium (Na+) levels.
b. hypercoagulability of the blood.
c. venous wall damage.
d. stasis of blood flow.
B, C, D
Three elements (commonly referred to as Virchow's triad) contribute to the development of DVT: hypercoagulability of the blood, venous wall damage, and stasis of blood flow.
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