After hip replacement surgery, a client receives two doses of enoxaparin (Lovenox) during the day shift. What orders does the nurse anticipate for the client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Laboratory draw for platelet count
b. Laboratory draw for prothrombin time (PTT)
c. Laboratory draw for international norma-lized ratio (INR)
d. Order for protamine sulfate
e. Order for vitamin K
A, D
Lovenox is a low–molecular-weight heparin. Side effects can include thrombocytopenia. The antidote for all heparin products is protamine sulfate, although it will not be as effective for Lo-venox as it is for unfractionated heparin.
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The nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following best reflects objective data?
A) Religion B) Occupation C) Appearance D) Age