A Patient with a DVT Is Started on IV Heparin

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with a DVT is started on IV heparin and oral warfarin (Coumadin) . The patient asks the nurse why two medications are necessary. The nurse's best response to the patient is,

• A) "Heparin will start to dissolve the clot, and Coumadin will prevent any more clots from occurring."
• B) "Because of the potential for a pulmonary embolism, it is important for you to have more than one anticoagulant."
• C) "The heparin will work immediately, but the Coumadin takes several days to have an effect on coagulation."
• D) "Administration of two anticoagulants reduces the risk for recurrent deep vein thrombosis."

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