A patient with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is being treated with unfractionated heparin, which is being administered intravenously. The nurse who is providing care for this patient should consequently prioritize what assessments?
A) Assessing the patient for internal or external hemorrhage
B) Monitoring the patient's intake and output, and assessing for signs of fluid volume deficit
C) Assessing the patient for adventitious lung sounds and assessing SaO2 levels
D) Assessing the patient's pain levels
A
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