The nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary embolism who is receiving enoxaparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? •Administering medication slowly via an intramuscular injection • Having vitamin K available in case of excessive bleeding • Checking the aP 11 results before administering the medication • Monitoring platelet counts during the therapy
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Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is typically administered subcutaneously, not intramuscularly, to avoid muscle bleeding. Show more…
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