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Sedaia [141]
11 months ago
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a patient receiving iv heparin therapy for a deep vein thrombosis (dvt) in his right calf asks why his calf remains painful, ede

matous, and warm to touch after 2 days of anticoagulant therapy. which response by the nurse is most accurate?
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1 answer:
Pachacha [2.7K]11 months ago
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The most accurate response by the nurse for a patient receiving IV heparin therapy for DVT in right calf is "Heparin does not dissolve blood clots but neutralizes clotting factors, preventing extension of the clot and the possibility of it traveling elsewhere in your body."

DVT is a blood clot in deep vein, sometimes within the legs. This condition is serious as a result of blood clots will loosen and reside the lungs. Leg pain or swelling might occur. Treatments embody medication and use of compression stockings.

IV heparin therapy is an anticoagulant medication. It's accustomed decrease the natural action ability of the blood and facilitate stop harmful clots from forming in blood vessels. This drugs is typically referred to as a blood diluent, though it doesn't really skinny the blood.

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