A client is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) for chronic atrial fibrillation. The effects of the medication are monitored by
A) measuring the partial thromboplastin time (PTT).
B) measuring the protime and international normalized ratio (PT and INR).
C) measuring the platelet count.
D) measuring the hematocrit and hemoglobin.
Question 2
The client at lowest risk for deep-venous thrombosis is a
A) 78-year-old woman who had surgery to repair her right hip, which was fractured in a fall.
B) 73-year-old client diagnosed with chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL) 6 months ago.
C) 77-year-old male 2 days postmyocardial infarction who has episodes of ventricular dysrhythmias.
D) 70-year-old client who has a right hemiparesis from a stroke a week ago.
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