Two clients are admitted into an acute care unit for clotting-related conditions. One of the clients is prescribed the drug fondaparinux, whereas the other client is prescribed dabigatran. In which way is fondaparinux different from dabigatran?
A)Fondaparinux is administered by subcutaneous injection.
B)Fondaparinux is an oral form of anticoagulant.
C)Fondaparinux is used to prevent stroke in clients with atrial fibrillation.
D)Fondaparinux is also called factor IIa.

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Fondaparinux is administered by subcutaneous injection, whereas dabigatran is taken orally. This is the primary administration difference between the two drugs.

Two Clients Are Admitted into an Acute Care Unit for Clotting-Related