Select all of the risk factors that are associated with deep vein thrombosis.. The use of oral contraceptives. Obesity

Select all of the risk factors that are associated with deep vein thrombosis:
A- The use of oral contraceptives
B- Type B and O blood
C- Rh negative blood
D- Obesity
E- Nulliparity
F- Leukemia

Correct Response: A,D

The risk factors associated with deep vein thrombosis are oral contraceptive use, obesity, hormone replacement therapy,  hypercoagulable states, old age, type A blood, multiparity, not nulliparity, and among clients who have had major surgery and/or prolonged immobility. Types B and O blood, Rh-negative blood and leukemia are not risk factors associated with deep vein thrombosis.
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