Which does the nurse implement to remove a peripheral IV for a client taking warfarin (Coumadin)?
1. Pull the IV catheter out quickly.
2. Apply sterile gloves beforehand.
3. Check partial thromboplastin time.
4. Apply pressure for 5 to 10 minutes.
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4. The client taking warfarin has a longer bleeding time because it is an anticoagulant; thus, the nurse applies pressure to the puncture site for 5-10 minutes to minimize blood loss and prevent hematoma formation.
1. The nurse applies clean gloves because the dressing and catheter are contaminated.
2. The nurse removes the catheter slowly to avoid client injury or damage to the ca-theter.
3. Checking the prothrombin time or international normalized ration are reasonable serum studies to check when a client takes warfarin; the nurse checks the partial thromboplastin time when the client takes unfractionated heparin.
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