A Patient with a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Is Going

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is going to be weaned from intravenous heparin. The nurse anticipates that oral warfarin sodium should be prescribed

• A)the same day the heparin is discontinued.
• B)the day before the heparin is discontinued.
• C)four to five days before the heparin is discontinued.
• D)the day the patient is discharged.

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