A patient is being administered heparin IV and has been started on warfarin (Coumadin). The patient asks the nurse why she is taking both medications. What is the nurse's most accurate response?
A) "After a certain period of time, you must start warfarin and heparin together."
B) "You will need both warfarin and heparin for several days."
C) "Warfarin takes 3–5 days to develop anticoagulant effects, and you still need heparin."
D) "Warfarin cannot be given without heparin due to the amount of clotting you need."
C
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1. Neck 2. Shoulder 3. Foot 4. Knee
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