The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has had a total knee arthroplasty yesterday. What type of pharmacologic therapy does the nurse anticipate administering to this client to prevent complications related to the surgery?
A) Antidysrhythmia therapy
B) Antianginal therapy
C) Antineoplastic therapy
D) Anticoagulation therapy
D
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Anticoagulation therapy and early ambulation are very important for clients who have knee or hip replacement to prevent thrombus formation. The other therapy is not indicated solely for the knee or hip arthroplasty.
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