A patient with a history of pulmonary embolism is being worked up for a potential coagulopathy that increases the risk for clotting.The nurse understands that the provider may request a test for
A) factor VII deficiency.
B) factor X deficiency.
C) protein C deficiency.
D) factor IX deficiency.

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The coagulation factors are plasma proteins that circulate as inactive enzymes,and most are synthesized in the liver.Vitamin K is necessary for synthesis of factors II,VII,IX,and X,necessary for clotting to occur and for anticoagulation factors protein C and protein S.A deficiency of anticoagulation factors could lead to increased clot formation and problems such as stroke and pulmonary emboli.A deficiency of protein C can be seen in factor V Leiden,which increases the risk of thromboembolic events.

A Patient with a History of Pulmonary Embolism Is Being