Anticoagulant therapy, The Joint Commission identifies

Anticoagulant therapy

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Case Study: Anticoagulant therapy

The Joint Commission identifies anticoagulants as high-risk medications. It is valuable to increase nurse's awareness of all facets of care for a patient on anticoagulant therapy. This week, track the use of an anticoagulant on a patient for whom he or she is caring.

1. Why is this patient on anticoagulant therapy?

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