Which drug should the nurse be sure to have on the unit for the client who is receiving heparin after total joint replacement surgery?
A. Aspirin
B. Vitamin K
C. Streptokinase
D. Protamine sulfate
D
The antidote for heparin is protamine sulfate. This drug should always be available for heparin overdose or hemorrhage when a client is receiving heparin.
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