A client with transient atrial fibrillation has been taking 83 mg of aspirin daily for the past 3 years.When preparing the client for discharge from the hospital,the nurse discontinues his IV line.In order to prevent a hematoma,the nurse needs to hold pressure on the IV site for:
A) 1 to 2 minutes
B) 2 to 3 minutes
C) 3 to 5 minutes
D) 5 to 10 minutes

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Because the client is on a low-dose aspirin,it takes longer for his blood to form a clot,so the nurse needs to hold pressure for 5 to 10 minutes.Holding pressure for 2 to 3 minutes would be appropriate for a client who is not on anticoagulant therapy.

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