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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Been

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The nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving a heparin infusion and warfarin for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with a diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombo-cytopenia (HIT) . Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan ofcare?


A) Use low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) only.
B) Flush all intermittent IV lines using normal saline.
C) Administer the warfarin at the scheduled time.
D) Teach the client about the purpose of platelet transfusions.

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