Question of the week for 10.19.09
A pregnant client who is at 34 weeks gestation is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of these medications should a nurse anticipate the health care provider will order?
1. Oral Coumadin therapy every other day
2. Heparin 5000 units subcutaneously BID
3. Heparin infusion to maintain the PTT at 1.5 to 2.5 times the control value
4. Laxatives containing magnesium salts
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The correct answer is number: 4
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