A client has just been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. The nurse anticipates the physician will order which of the following medication therapies?

A)

antibiotic therapy
B)

bronchodilator and nebulizer treatments
C)

heparin therapy
D)

nitroglycerin therapy


C
Explanation:

A)

Anticoagulation therapy is initiated to prevent further clotting and embolization. Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)

Anticoagulation therapy is initiated to prevent further clotting and embolization. Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)

Anticoagulation therapy is initiated to prevent further clotting and embolization. Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)

Anticoagulation therapy is initiated to prevent further clotting and embolization. Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

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