The client has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is admitted for initial heparin therapy. Which order(s) would the nurse want to validate with the physician? Select all that apply.

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C) Advil (ibuprofen) can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with heparin, so it's important to validate this order with the physician. D) A low vitamin K diet is not typically necessary with heparin therapy, as vitamin K affects warfarin, not heparin. E) Heparin dosing for DVT is usually weight-based and continuous, not a fixed dose every 6 hours, making it important to confirm this order.

The Client Has a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Is