Postoperatively,a patient is receiving low-molecular weight heparin.What should the nurse do when administering this drug?
A) Explain that the drug will help prevent clot formation in the legs.
B) Administer the dose with meals to prevent gastrointestinal irritation and bleeding.
C) Check the results of the partial thromboplastin time before administration.
D) Inform the patient that blood will be drawn every 6 hours to monitor the prothrombin time.
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