Question

An 86-year-old male client who was admitted earlier in the week with thrombophlebitis is being sent home on enoxaparin. Which statement by the client suggests that he understands proper management of his condition and proper use of the drug?

Answer 1

The client must be clear that to avoid complications, he should take exaparin through the vein. This medication is a type of low molecular weight heparin that must be judiciously given 1 or maximum 2 times a day. At the same time at home, exercises such as limb elevation and patient movement should be done. He can also use compression media .

Thrombosis is the presence of a clot in a vein.