A patient has been prescribed a fibrinolytic drug. What response to the patient best describes the action of this class of drug?
A) "This drug works to prevent blood clot formation."
B) "This drug acts to reverse the effects of heparin."
C) "This drug works to lyse existing blood clots."
D) "This drug thins out the blood."
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