Which of the following factors increase the burn patient's risk for venous thromboembolism?

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Venous thromboembolism (VTE)is a significant risk for patients who have thermal injury,venous stasis associated with immobility/bed rest,hypercoagulability seen with burn injuries greater than 10% TBSA,and hypovolemia associated with delayed fluid resuscitation.Burns to lower extremities will limit mobility and use of sequential compression devices,increasing the potential risk for VTE.Electrical burn injury may pose a risk for VTE; however,VTE is more closely associated with thermal injuries greater than 10% TBSA.

Which of the Following Factors Increase the Burn Patient's Risk