While she was in the hospital, Renee Waters was receiving subcutaneous heparin administered by a nurse. Now that she is being discharged home, the physician has switched her to what other drug?
A) an intravenous anticoagulant drug
B) intravenous heparin
C) an oral anticoagulant drug
D) oral heparin
Answer: C
A) Intravenous anticoagulant drugs are not appropriate for a home setting.
B) Intravenous heparin is not appropriate for a home setting.
D) Heparin cannot be administered orally.
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