A client is being administered heparin IV and has been started on warfarin. The client asks the nurse why both medication have been prescribed. What is the nurse's most accurate response? A. "Warfarin takes 3-5 days to develop anticoagulant effects, and you still need heparin. B. "Warfarin cannot be given without heparin due to the amount of clotting you need." C. "After a certain period of time, you must start warfarin and heparin together." D. "You will need both warfarin and heparin several days."
A client is being administered heparin IV and has been started on warfarin. The client asks the nurse why both medication have been prescribed. What is the nurse's most accurate response? A. "Warfarin takes 3-5 days to develop anticoagulant effects, and you still need heparin. B. "Warfarin cannot be given without heparin due to the amount of clotting you need." C. "After a certain period of time, you must start warfarin and heparin together." D. "You will need both warfarin and heparin several days."
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Transcribed Image Text:A client is being administered heparin IV and has been started on warfarin. The client asks the nurse why both medication have been prescribed. What is the nurse's most
accurate response?
A. "Warfarin takes 3-5 days to develop anticoagulant effects, and you still need heparin."
B. "Warfarin cannot be given without heparin due to the amount of clotting you need."
C. "After a certain period of time, you must start warfarin and heparin together."
D. "You will need both warfarin and heparin several days."
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