Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving a continuous infusion of heparin. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Heparin prevents new cloth from forming rather than dissolving established clots."
Rationale:
❖ Heparin acts by inhibiting clot formation, not by dissolving existing clots.
❖ The body naturally dissolves clots over time via fibrinolysis.
❖ Prevents extension of clots and reduces risk of embolism.
❖ Patients often misunderstand the drug’s action, so clear education is needed.
❖ Understanding this prevents unrealistic expectations and anxiety.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg Level 3 Exam which contains 31 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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C. The stockings replace the need for postoperative leg exercises.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4