A patient at high risk for pulmonary embolism is receiving Lovenox. The nurse explains to the patient:
a. "I'm going to contact the pharmacist to see if you can take this medication by mouth."
b. "This injection is being given to prevent blood clots from forming."
c. "This medication will dissolve any blood clots you might get."
d. "You should not be receiving this medication. I will contact the physician to get it stopped."
B
Lovenox, or low–molecular weight heparin, is recommended for patients at high risk for PE. This patient is at high risk and the medication is indicated. It is given subcutaneously, not by mouth. The drug prevents clots from forming but does not dissolve them.
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