A patient is demonstrating signs of thrombophlebitis. With this disorder, the nurse realizes that three mechanisms occur, which include:

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Thrombophlebitis is caused by the inflammation of a vein due to blood clots (thrombus) that form within the vein. The three mechanisms involved in thrombophlebitis are blood hypercoagulation, stasis of blood flow, and vessel damage. Pooling of blood in the vessel and elevated systemic blood pressure are not directly related to thrombophlebitis.

A Patient Is Demonstrating Signs of Thrombophlebitis