A client is receiving an oral anticoagulant as part of treatment for atrial fibrillation. The nurse knows that which is the purp

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A client is receiving an oral anticoagulant as part of treatment for atrial fibrillation. The nurse knows that which is the purp

ose of the oral anticoagulant

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Naddik [55] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-09T16:29:17+03:00

Atrial fibrillations the problem of irregular heartbeats, due to which clots can form inside the veins, and may lead to stroke, and ultimately, heart failure. An anticoagulant is given to such patients, to decrease the chances of occurrence of a heart attack due to blood clot formation.