NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Peripheral Vascular Disease Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with acute deep vein thrombosis is receiving a continuous heparin drip, an intravenous anticoagulant. The healthcare provider orders warfarin (Coumadin), an oral anticoagulant. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin and warfarin are often overlapped for 3–5 days in acute DVT until warfarin’s INR is therapeutic (
D). Discontinuing heparin (
A) is premature, INR (
B) is checked later, and clarification (
C) is unnecessary.
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