An older adult man who suffered a hip fracture and is 1 day postoperative is to receive heparin 5,000 units subcutaneous daily. This is administered to:
A) increase circulation.
B) decreasing blood pooling.
C) enhance mobility.
D) prevent deep vein thrombosis.
Ans: D
Feedback:
Use of heparin prophylactically has been shown to decrease the incidence of DVTs in the immobile client.
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