A Patient Has Been Receiving Heparin While in the Hospital

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has been receiving heparin while in the hospital to treat deep vein thromboses and will be discharged home with a prescription for enoxaparin [Lovenox]. The nurse provides teaching for the nursing student who asks about the advantages of enoxaparin over heparin. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "Enoxaparin does not require coagulation monitoring."
• B) "Enoxaparin has greater bioavailability than heparin."
• C) "Enoxaparin is more cost-effective than heparin."
• D) "Enoxaparin may be given using a fixed dosage."

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