A patient is being treated for a thromboembolic disorder.If the goal is to prevent clot formation,the nurse anticipates the patient will be treated with which classification of drug? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet agents are used to prevent clot formation in thromboembolic disorders. Hemostatics are used to stop bleeding, thrombolytics are used to dissolve existing clots, and clotting factor concentrates are used in the treatment of bleeding disorders.

A Patient Is Being Treated for a Thromboembolic Disorder