The health care provider prescribes an infusion of argatroban ( Acova ) and daily partial thromboplastin time ( PTT ) testing for a patient with venous thromboembolism ( VTE ) . The nurse will plan to
A) avoid giving any IM medications to prevent localized bleeding.
B) discontinue the infusion for PTT values greater than 50 seconds.
C) monitor posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis pulses with the Doppler.
D) have vitamin K available in case reversal of the argatroban is needed.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: A patient with a venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Q2: Which action by a nurse who is
Q4: After teaching a patient with newly diagnosed
Q5: Several hours after an open surgical repair
Q6: A patient tells the health care provider
Q7: A patient in the outpatient clinic has
Q8: In evaluating the patient outcomes following teaching
Q9: A patient with chronic atrial fibrillation develops
Q10: The nurse performing an assessment with a
Q11: The health care provider has prescribed bed
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents