A client who was previously taking warfarin has a new prescription for dabigatran, a direct-acting thrombin inhibitor. The nurse is providing education to the client about this new medication. Which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. 

A patient is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis. The nurse notes that the patient has a blood pressure of 85/50 mm Hg and a heart rate of 111 beats per minute. The patient’s most recent aPTT is greater than 90 seconds. The patient reports abdominal pain and is guarding their abdomen. The nurse will expect to receive an order for:

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) to the left lower extremity. The client has been prescribed enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which of the following is true about the administration of enoxaparin (Lovenox)?

The nurse should hold a scheduled dose of diltiazem and notify the provider if which of the following is observed?

Match the medication with the appropriate nursing intervention. 

A nurse is reviewing the action of lisinopril with a nursing student. The nurse knows that angiotensin II produces which physiologic effect?

The nurse is reviewing a client’s medication orders prior to administering morning medications. The nurse knows that which of the following medication(s) act primarily on the heart? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is reviewing a client’s medication orders prior to administering morning medications. The nurse knows that which of the following medication(s) act primarily on the heart? Select all that apply. 

A nurse in the ICU is caring for a patient with a continuous heparin drip due to an acute pulmonary embolism. Which of the following laboratory tests should be monitored? Select all that apply. 

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