The nurse is caring for a client receiving heparin and warfarin therapy for a pulmonary embolus.The client's international normalized ratio (INR)is 2.0.What is the nurse's best action?

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The client who is being treated for pulmonary embolism usually continues on heparin and warfarin until the INR reaches a therapeutic level between 2 and 3.Heparin can then be discontinued because warfarin is therapeutic.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Receiving Heparin and Warfarin