The nurse is caring for several clients with fractures.Which client does the nurse consider at highest risk for developing deep vein thrombosis?
A) Middle-aged woman with a fractured ankle taking aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis
B) Young adult male athlete with a fractured clavicle
C) Female with type 2 diabetes with fractured ribs
D) Older man who smokes and has a fractured pelvis
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