Factors That Contribute to the Development of Deep Vein Thrombosis

question 21

Multiple Choice

Factors that contribute to the development of deep vein thrombosis (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.

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Definitions:

Correlational Approach

A nonexperimental method in which the researcher merely observes whether variables are associated or related.

Field Experiment

A study conducted in a real-world setting where the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe their effect on a specific outcome.

Meta-analysis

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to obtain a more precise effect size of the results.

Factorial Design

An experimental setup that explores the effects of two or more factors across multiple levels to understand their interaction.