Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind when assessing the blood pressure of a client who is receiving anticoagulant therapy?
A) The blood viscosity would be slower and the blood pressure decreased.
B) The increased cardiac output would increase the blood pressure.
C) The blood viscosity would be thinner, causing the blood pressure to decrease.
D) The blood pressure would be increased because of increased arterial resistance.
C
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