When conducting a nursing assessment of the vascular system, the nurse is alert for the presence of Virchow's triad, which includes pooling of blood, a coagulation problem, and:
a. edema c. hypertension
b. shortness of breath d. vessel trauma
D
Virchow's triad are the three factors leading to the formation of a clot and include the pooling of blood, a coagulation problem, and the presence of edema.
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