A woman with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)is receiving IV heparin therapy.Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse address as the priority?

Name: A woman with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)is receiving IV heparin therapy.Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse address as the priority?
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Heparin has many side effects,including a risk for bleeding.The patient on IV heparin is at high risk for injury.The other diagnoses are important,but safety takes priority.

A Woman with a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)is Receiving IV