ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam IV Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The client has received intravenous (IV) heparin for the past 5 days and now has a new prescription for oral warfarin in addition to the heparin. The client asks the nurse if both medications are necessary. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin acts quickly to prevent clot growth, while warfarin takes days to reach therapeutic INR (2.0–3.0). Overlap ensures anticoagulation continuity. Neither dissolves clots (
A), heparin doesn’t enhance warfarin (
B), and deferring explanation (
C) avoids education. D reflects standard DVT protocol.
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