A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
"It usually takes heparin at least 2 to 3 days to reach a therapeutic blood level.
"The oral medication you will take after this IV will dissolve the clot."
"Heparin does not dissolve clots. It stops new clots from forming."
"A pharmacist is the person to answer that question.'
The Correct Answer is C
C. Heparin is an indirect thrombin inhibitor that prevents clot formation. It does not dissolve existing clots.
A. The onset of action of heparin is immediate
B. The oral anticoagulants also don’t dissolve the clot
D. The nurse should also understand the pharmacology of the drugs she or he is administering.
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