A nurse is assessing several clients for risk factors predisposing them to venous…

A nurse is assessing several clients for risk factors predisposing them to venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize as increasing the risk for VTE? (Select all that apply) (Select All that Apply.) Short duration (less than 24 hours) bed rest Elevated arterial carbon dioxide levels (PaCO2) Chemotherapy treatment Controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus Prolonged bed rest exceeding 3 days History of lower limb fracture History of occasional alcohol consumption Major trauma Use of corticosteroids Normal body mass index (BMI)