A Client with a Venous Thrombo-Embolism (VTE) Is Started on Enoxaparin

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client with a venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) is started on enoxaparin and warfarin. The client asks the nurse why two medications are necessary. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?

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

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