'Heparin does not dissolve clots but prevents new clots from forming.'ĭ. 'You are taking warfarin, not heparin, to dissolve your blood clot.'Ĭ. 'Heparin will help dissolve your current blood clot.'ī. Antithrombin III A patient is overheard telling a family member, 'I am receiving heparin intravenously to dissolve the blood clot in my lung.' What would be an appropriate response to this patient's statement?Ī. 'Heparin can be administered safely during pregnancy because it does not cross the placenta.' Heparin combines with which factor to inhibit thrombus formation?ĭ.

'Heparin is safe because it will ensure you and the fetus do not develop further blood clots.' b. 'Warfarin is a better choice, and I will speak with the health care provider about this.'ĭ. 'Heparin can be administered safely during pregnancy because it does not cross the placenta.'Ĭ. 'Heparin will dissolve the blood clot, and it is safe to use this during pregnancy.'ī. A patient asks if it is safe to take heparin while pregnant. Why is the prescription for IV rather than subcutaneous heparin?ĭ. Albumin A patient is admitted with an acute pulmonary embolism (PE). By providing discharge teaching instructions in the patient's preferred language Warfarin binds with which molecule in the body?ĭ. By speaking to the patient slowly in English and enunciating the discharge instructions c. By providing discharge teaching instructions in the patient's preferred languageĭ. By teaching the patient and using their family member as the interpreterĬ. By giving the patient written instructionsī.

How can the nurse best ensure the patient understands discharge instructions?Ī. A patient who only speaks Spanish is being discharged home on an anticoagulant. Wang about nutrition while she is taking warfarin?ĭ. Which teaching is important for a patient taking warfarin?Į.

Antidote for heparin and warfarin