A client asks the nurse to describe conditions that require coagulation-modifying medications. Which conditions should the nurse include in the explanation? (Select all that apply.)

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
2. Angina
3. Myocardial infarction
4. Headache
5. Hyperglycemia


Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is often treated with coagulation-modifying medications.
Rationale 2: Angina is often treated with coagulation-modifying medications.
Rationale 3: Myocardial infarction is often treated with coagulation-modifying medications.
Rationale 4: Headache does not require coagulation-modifying medications.
Rationale 5: Hyperglycemia does not require coagulation-modifying medications.

Global Rationale: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is often treated with coagulation-modifying medications. Angina is often treated with coagulation-modifying medications. Myocardial infarction is often treated with coagulation-modifying medications. Headache does not require coagulation-modifying medications. Hyperglycemia does not require coagulation-modifying medications.

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