A Thrombosis Risk Testing Profile Is Ordered on a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

A thrombosis risk testing profile is ordered on a patient being treated with warfarin for a blood clot in the leg.Select the best course of action.

• A)Run the tests immediately.
• B)Reject the order.
• C)Perform only the tests for protein C and protein S.
• D)Recommend the testing be postponed until the warfarin is discontinued.

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