The Patient Recovering from a CVA Asks the Purpose of the Warfarin

question 4

Multiple Choice

The patient recovering from a CVA asks the purpose of the warfarin (Coumadin) .The best response by the nurse is that Coumadin:

• A) Dissolves the clot.
• B) Prevents the formation of new clots.
• C) Dilates the vessels to improve blood flow.
• D) Suppresses the formation of platelets.

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