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Faith is a 65-year-old female recovering from hip replacement surgery and presents with mild calf swelling and tenderness. Based on Virchow’s Triad, which of the following is the LEAST likely contributing factor to her symptoms?

A) Endothelial injury

B) Stasis of blood flow

C) Hypercoagulability

D) Arterial insufficiency

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