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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 PO 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 takes several days to reach a therapeutic effect, so heparin is continued initially to provide immediate anticoagulation until the warfarin becomes effective.

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