The Nurse Notes in the Patient's Medication Orders That the Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes in the patient's medication orders that the patient will be starting anticoagulant therapy. What is the primary goal of anticoagulant therapy?

• A) Stabilizing an existing thrombus
• B) Dissolving an existing thrombus
• C) Preventing thrombus formation
• D) Dilating the vessel around a clot

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