Factors That Contribute to the Development of Deep Vein Thrombosis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Factors that contribute to the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are:

• A)elevated sodium (Na⁺)levels.
• B)hypercoagulability of the blood.
• C)venous wall damage.
• D)stasis of blood flow.

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