A Patient Prescribed Subcutaneous Heparin Tells You That Her Menstrual

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient prescribed subcutaneous heparin tells you that her menstrual bleeding is heavier than usual. What is your best response?

• A)"I will hold the drug and notify your healthcare provider."
• B)"This is a fairly common and expected side effect of the drug."
• C)"Heavy menstrual bleeding indicates the drug is working properly."
• D)"I will have to give you a shot of protamine sulfate to reverse the drug's action."

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