A patient has been receiving heparin while in the hospital to treat deep vein thromboses and will be discharged home with a pres
cription for enoxaparin (Lovenox). The nurse provides teaching for the nursing student who asks about the advantages of enoxaparin over heparin. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?a. "Enoxaparin does not require coagulation monitoring." b. "Enoxaparin has greater bioavailability than heparin."
c. "Enoxaparin is more cost-effective than heparin."
d. "Enoxaparin may be given using a fixed dosage."
The correct answer is C; "Enoxaparin is more cost-effective than heparin."
Further Explanation:
The patient will need to have further teaching on this statement. He/she is prescribed Enoxaparin because that is what they specifically need for their treatment and not Heparin. The Enoxaparin is made so that is available for low dosing and has a higher bioavailability. This means that the doctor does not have to monitor for routine coagulation on patient.
The patient can be given pamphlets and more in depth reading material on the medication and the reasons they must take it.
