ATI RN
ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. The provider prescribes warfarin PC without discontinuing the heparin. The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin requires days to reach therapeutic levels; heparin provides immediate anticoagulation until then.
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Question 5 of 5
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