Summary NR 293 While preparing to administer a client's morning medications, the nurse notes the c

NR 293 While preparing to administer a client's morning medications, the nurse notes the c NR 293 While preparing to administer a client's morning medications, the nurse notes the client is to receive heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously and has a new order for enoxaparin. What is the nurse's priority action at this time?A Administer the enoxaparin and hold the heparin.B Check the client's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT).C Hold both medications and clarify the order with the prescriber.D Administer the injections in separate sitesThe nurse's priority action in this situation should be:C. Hold both medications and clarify the order with the prescriber.ExplanationHeparin and Enoxaparin are both anticoagulant medications, which means they prevent blood clots. However, they work in slightly different ways and are not typically prescribed together due to the risk of excessive bleeding.Therefore, if a nurse sees orders for both medications, the priority action should be to hold both medications and clarify the order with the prescriber. This is to ensure patient safety