A Pregnant Patient Is Admitted with Possible Deep Venous Thrombosis

question 51

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient is admitted with possible deep venous thrombosis (DVT) .Orders are left to start warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg p.o.,once daily.Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Call the physician to clarify the order and document the conversation.
• B) Instruct the patient not to get out of bed without assistance.
• C) Start the warfarin as soon as it is available from the pharmacy.
• D) Teach the patient about the risks and benefits of anticoagulation.

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