The nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin sodium (Coumadin) for a history of DVT. Before administering the medication, the nurse should assess the client's
A) Homan's sign.
B) PT, INR.
C) PTT.
D) vital signs.

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The PT and INR are used to monitor therapy with warfarin. The PTT is used to guide heparin therapy. The Homan's sign is not considered a very reliable assessment for DVT. The nurse administering either warfarin or heparin should know the results of the latest monitoring test before giving the client the drug in order to prevent possible complications if the level is too high.

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