A patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is going to be weaned from intravenous heparin. When should the nurse anticipate that oral warfarin sodium would be prescribed?
A. The same day as the heparin is started
B. Four to five days before the heparin is discontinued
C. The day before the heparin is discontinued
D. The same day the heparin is discontinued
Answer: B
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