A Client with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Is Receiving a Continuous

A client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is receiving a continuous infusion of unfractionated heparin.  The client asks the nurse what the heparin is for.  How should the nurse respond?

A) "Heparin is a blood thinner that will help to dissolve the clot in your leg."
B) "Heparin will help stabilize the clot in your leg and prevent it from breaking off and traveling to your lungs."
C) "Heparin will keep the current clot from getting bigger and help prevent new clots from forming."
D) "I'm sorry.  This is something that your health care provider (HCP) can answer better upon arriving."

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