A client has been treated for a deep vein thrombus and today presents to the clinic with petechiae. Laboratory results show a platelet count of 42,000/mm3. The nurse reviews the client's medication list to determine if the client is taking which drug?
a. Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
b. Salicylates (aspirin)
c. Unfractionated heparin
d. Warfarin (Coumadin)
ANS: C
This client has manifestations of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Enoxaparin, salicylates, and warfarin do not cause this condition.
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