Question

The spouse of a client with an intracranial hemorrhage asks the nurse, "why aren't they administering an anticoagulant?" how should the nurse respond?

Answer 1

The nurse should explain to the spouse of the client clearly and with understanding as to why it couldn't be administered. The nurse should tell to the spouse that it is not advisable or contraindicated because administering an anticoagulant to a person with an intracranial hemorrhage will only cause the bleeding to increase and would not help the situation.