A patient with a venous thromboembolism (VTE) is started on enoxaparin (Lovenox) and warfarin (Coumadin) .The patient asks the nurse why two medications are necessary.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "Taking two blood thinners reduces the risk for another clot to form."
B) "Lovenox will start to dissolve the clot, and Coumadin will prevent any more clots from forming."
C) "Lovenox will work right away, but Coumadin takes several days to have an effect on preventing clots."
D) "Because of the risk for a blood clot in the lungs, it is important for you to take more than one blood thinner."
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