The nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following client conditions would warrant a prescription for this medication? Select all that apply.
a. Deep vein thrombosis
b. Coronary artery disease
c. Pulmonary embolism
d. Heart failure
e. Atrial fibrillation
a. Deep vein thrombosis
c. Pulmonary embolism
e. Atrial fibrillation
rationale: Warfarin sodium is an anticoagulant. It is taken for long-term anticoagulation therapy for conditions such as atrial fibrillation and heart valve damage, as well as existing blood clots such as a DVT or PE. Atrial fibrillation causes a client to be at risk for clots, so warfarin sodium is indicated for this condition.
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