A client with a newly placed prosthetic heart valve will be maintained on long-term anticoagulant therapy.Which medication does the nurse anticipate being used for this purpose?

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Warfarin (Coumadin) is commonly used as long-term anticoagulant therapy for clients with prosthetic heart valves. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) and Dalteparin (Fragmin) are low molecular weight heparins typically used for short-term anticoagulant therapy. Heparin is also a short-term anticoagulant used for clients with acute thrombosis or embolism.

A Client with a Newly Placed Prosthetic Heart Valve Will