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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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Virchow’s triad refers to the factors that predispose a patient to venous thrombi. All of the following factors are a component of Virchow’s triad except for:

Decreased blood flow
Blood clotting problems
Hypertension
Vessel wall injury

Explanation

Answer: C - The factor that is not a component of Virchow’s triad is Hypertension also known as high blood pressure. Other factors that predispose someone to venous thrombi include atrial fibrillation, immobility, infection and atherosclerosis.

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