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CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When reviewing the medical records of several clients, the nurse understands that the use of anticoagulants is contraindicated in clients with which of the following medical conditions? Select all that apply.

A) Leukemia
B) Hypotension
C) Atrial fibrillation
D) GI ulcers
E) Tuberculosis

Question 2

Which assessment would the nurse obtain before administering an anticoagulant to a client with DVT? Select all that apply.

A) Test for a positive Homans' sign.
B) Examine extremity for skin temperature.
C) Assess pain.
D) Assess blood pressure.
E) Check for pedal pulse.

nicoleclaire22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Anticoagulants are contraindicated in clients with known sensitivity to the drug, active bleeding, hemorrhagic disease, tuberculosis, leukemia, uncontrolled hypertension, GI ulcers, recent eye or CNS surgery, aneurysms, and severe renal and hepatic disease and during pregnancy and lactation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Preadministration assessment for a client with a DVT should include checking for a pedal pulse, examining the extremity for color and skin temperature, assessing for pain, and checking for a positive Homans' sign.