The client diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) would be started on which medication immediately?
a. aspirin c. heparin
b. Coumadin d. streptokinase (Streptase)
C
While no specific medical management is required for superficial phlebitis or thrombus (clot) except elevation of the extremity and mild analgesics, treatment of DVT requires the client to be placed on bed rest. Anticoagulant therapy, such as heparin, is initiated for clients who are at risk for phlebitis or thrombus formation, or for treatment if clots form; thrombolytic drugs are often prescribed for large areas of DVT.
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