Heparin drip and transitioning to enoxaparin sodium therapy

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A 35-year-old single woman was admitted to the unit status post a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). She is on a heparin drip and transitioning to enoxaparin sodium therapy. As a nurse prepares the client education, the nurse remembers that it is important to teach the client that what does not contribute to DVT formation? Smoking Pregnancy Oral contraceptives Alcohol use.

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