Depending on the patient's risk for the recurrence of PE, a patient may be placed on warfarin for
a. 1 to 3 months.
b. 3 to 6 months.
c. 3 to 12 months.
d. 12 to 36 months.
C
The patient should remain on warfarin for 3 to 12 months depending on his or her risk for thromboembolic disease.
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