A client is hospitalised 3 days prior to a total hip arthroplasty and reports a high level of pain with ambulation. The client has been taking warfarin at home, which is now discontinued. To prevent the formation of blood clots, it is important for the nurse to

A client is hospitalised 3 days prior to a total hip arthroplasty and reports a high level of pain with ambulation. The client has been taking warfarin at home, which is now discontinued. To prevent the formation of blood clots, it is important for the nurse to

A client is hospitalised 3 days prior to a total hip arthroplasty and reports a high level of pain with ambulation. The client has been taking warfarin at home, which is now discontinued. To prevent the formation of blood clots, it is important for the nurse to


a) Monitor partial thromboplastin (PTT) time.

b) Encourage a diet high in vitamin K.

c) Have the client limit physical activity.

d) Administer the prescribed enoxaparin (Lovenox).



Answer: Administer the prescribed enoxaparin (Lovenox).