A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that will be discharged from the hospital in the next hour.
The nurse notes that the client is unable to provide self-injections at home.
Which of the following medications should the nurse expect for discharge to manage the DVT at home?

Choice A rationale

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to medications, including lamotrigine. It is characterized by widespread skin necrosis and mucous membrane involvement. Hospitalization is required to manage the symptoms and prevent complications such as infections and organ failure.

Choice A rationale

Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It is often prescribed for clients who cannot tolerate angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors like Captopril or Lisinopril due to side effects such as a persistent cough.

Choice B rationale

Digoxin is a medication primarily used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation. It is not typically prescribed for the management of hypertension as it does not directly lower blood pressure.

Choice C rationale

Captopril is an ACE inhibitor that can cause a persistent cough in some patients. Since the client has experienced this side effect, it is unlikely that Captopril would be prescribed again.

Choice D rationale

Lisinopril is another ACE inhibitor, similar to Captopril. Given the client's history of a cough caused by ACE inhibitors, Lisinopril is also not a suitable option.