A patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is going to be weaned from intravenous heparin. When should the nurse anticipate that oral warfarin sodium would be prescribed?

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Oral warfarin sodium is usually started four to five days before discontinuing intravenous heparin to allow time for the warfarin to reach a therapeutic level and prevent a lapse in anticoagulation therapy.

A Patient with a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Is Going