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    Ati n211 pharmacology proctored exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following hip arthroplasty. The nurse should anticipate which of the following prescriptions for this client?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in postoperative patients, especially after major surgeries like hip arthroplasty. B. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication used to prevent arterial thromboembolism but is not typically prescribed for DVT prevention postoperatively. C. Alteplase is a thrombolytic agent used to break up existing clots, not for routine prevention of DVT in postoperative clients. D. While aspirin may be prescribed for other conditions, it is not the first-line agent for preventing DVT after hip arthroplasty. Enoxaparin is preferred for its anticoagulant properties.

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