A Client Who Experienced a Pulmonary Embolus Is Receiving Heparin

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client who experienced a pulmonary embolus is receiving heparin therapy. The client will now also start receiving sodium warfarin (Coumadin) . When the client asks the nurse why both medications are being given, the best response by the nurse is

• A) "It takes several days for the warfarin to become therapeutic."
• B) "Most clients go home on both drugs for maximal treatment."
• C) "The heparin is not working to dissolve the blood clot, so we are adding warfarin."
• D) "You are right to ask. You are at increased risk of bleeding with both drugs."

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