The nurse is reviewing new medication orders for a patient who has an epidural catheter for pain relief.One of the orders is for enoxaparin (Lovenox) ,a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) .What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Give the LMWH as ordered.
B) Double-check the LMWH order with another nurse,and then administer as ordered.
C) Stop the epidural pain medication,and then administer the LMWH.
D) Contact the prescriber because the LMWH cannot be given if the patient has an epidural catheter.
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