Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis ( 30 Questions)

A client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed enoxaparin, a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). What is the nurse's priority action before administering the medication?


Correct Answer: D

A) This choice is incorrect because measuring the client's blood pressure is important but not the priority action before administering enoxaparin.

B) This choice is incorrect because assessing the client's platelet count is necessary before starting anticoagulant therapy, but it is not the priority action before administering enoxaparin.

C) This choice is incorrect because ensuring the client has an indwelling urinary catheter is not a priority action for administering enoxaparin. It is not directly related to the medication's administration or the client's safety.

D) This choice is correct. Enoxaparin is dosed based on the client's weight, so obtaining an accurate weight is the priority action before administering the medication. Proper dosing is essential to achieve the desired therapeutic effect while minimizing the risk of bleeding or clotting complications.

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