A patient with a clotting disorder is prescribed an anticoagulant and asks you to explain the purpose of anticoagulant therapy. What is your best response?
A) Anticoagulants are used to lyse existing clots.
B) Anticoagulants are used to increase the flow of blood.
C) Anticoagulants are used to prevent new clot formation.
D) Anticoagulants are used to thin the viscosity of the blood.
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