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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