The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge after treatment for a pulmonary embolism.The patient asks the nurse how long he will have to be on anticoagulant therapy.The nurse's response is based on knowledge that the patient will be on this therapy for which period of time?

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Anticoagulant therapy is typically continued for 3 to 6 months after a pulmonary embolism to prevent recurrence of the clot. The length of therapy may be extended based on individual patient factors.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for Discharge After Treatment