A client has just been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which medication therapy?
1. Antibiotic therapy
2. Nitroglycerin therapy
3. Bronchodilator and nebulizer treatments
4. Heparin therapy
Answer: 4
1. Antibiotics are not used to treat pulmonary emboli.
2. Nitroglycerin is not used to treat pulmonary emboli.
3. Bronchodilators and nebulizer treatments are not used to treat pulmonary emboli.
4. Anticoagulation therapy is initiated to prevent further clotting and embolization.
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