A Patient with a Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)is Started on Enoxaparin

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient with a venous thromboembolism (VTE) is started on enoxaparin (Lovenox) and warfarin (Coumadin) . The patient asks the nurse why two medications are necessary. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

• A)"Taking two blood thinners greatly reduces the risk for another clot to form."
• B)"Enoxaparin will work right away, but warfarin takes several days to begin preventing clots."
• C)"Enoxaparin will start to dissolve the clot, and warfarin will prevent any more clots from forming."
• D)"Because of the risk for a blood clot in the lungs, it is important for you to take more than one blood thinner."

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