What contributed to the development of a deep

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Scenario - Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) - A 81-year-old obese female patient who 48 hours post-op left total hip replacement. The patient has had severe nausea and vomiting and has been unable to go to physical therapy. Her mucus membranes are dry. The patient says the skin on her left leg is too tight. Exam reveals a swollen, tense, and red colored calf. The patient has a duplex ultrasound which reveals the presence of a deep venous thrombosis (DVT).

Given the history of the patient explain what contributed to the development of a deep venous thrombosis (DVT).

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