Standards for best practice recommend deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis for all patients admitted to the hospital.The admitting diagnosis and changes in conditions influence the protocol to be used.Which of the following is recommended for patients with coagulopathies?
A)Heparin 5000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours
B)Sequential compression devices
C)Enoxaparin (Lovenox)40 mg daily
D)No prophylaxis for ambulatory patients

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Patients with coagulopathies may be at higher risk for bleeding complications with anticoagulant therapy, so mechanical prophylaxis with sequential compression devices is recommended in this population. Heparin and enoxaparin are anticoagulants and may increase the risk for bleeding in patients with coagulopathies. Ambulatory patients are still at risk for deep venous thrombosis and should receive appropriate prophylaxis.

Standards for Best Practice Recommend Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis for All