The nurse knows which of the following client events listed below would most likely precede the development of a deep vein thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism following a period of bed rest?
A)
Increased heart rate
B)
Impaired venous return
C)
Decreased intravascular volume
D)
Compression of blood vessels
Ans:
A
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Venous stasis, decreased intravascular volume contributing to a hypercoagulable state, and pressure from the mattress that compresses the veins are elements of Virchow risk triad for thromboembolic disease. Increased heart rate is less likely to contribute to DVT.
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