Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is explaining the need for combination anticoagulation therapy using heparin and warfarin to a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse use in the explanation?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Heparin is often used initially to rapidly anticoagulate a patient while waiting for the therapeutic effects of warfarin to take effect. Warfarin is then used long-term to prevent future clots from forming.