For someone who has difficulty ambulating, the patient may not be able to keep the blood moving out of the extremity and if the blood pools, it is at risk for developing a clot or thrombus in that extremity termed a(n) ____.

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A venothromboembolus is a term used to describe a blood clot that forms in a vein, typically in the lower extremities. Patients who have difficulty ambulating may not be able to keep the blood moving out of the extremity, leading to blood pooling and potentially increasing their risk for developing a blood clot. Arterial thrombosis refers to a blood clot forming in an artery, not a vein. An embolus is a blood clot or other foreign material that travels through the bloodstream and can lodge in a blood vessel, but it does not specifically describe a clot that forms in the extremities due to immobility. Occlusion refers to a blockage or closure of a blood vessel, but does not specifically describe a clot that forms in the extremities due to immobility.

For Someone Who Has Difficulty Ambulating, the Patient May Not