[Verified Answer]: A previously healthy 55-year-old woman has…

A previously healthy 55-year-old woman has been admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. On the tenth day, she experiences swelling and tenderness in her right leg, which has developed over the past two days. When her leg is lifted, she experiences pain. An ultrasound exam reveals signs of femoral vein thrombosis. What medical condition is most likely to have contributed to the development of these findings? a. Protein C deficiency b. Chronic alcoholism c. Prolonged immobilization d. Hypertension e. Pregnancy f. Trousseau syndrome