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Question 1 of 5

The client diagnosed with a DVT is on a heparin drip at 1,400 units per hour, and Coumadin (warfarin sodium, also an anticoagulant) 5 mg daily. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Check PTT (heparin) and PT/INR (warfarin) (
A) to assess therapeutic levels before action. HCP check (
B), administering (
C), or discontinuing (
D) depend on lab results (heparin often continues briefly with warfarin).

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