A client arrives in the emergency department with localized swelling of the lips and tongue. The client's medication list includes the following medications. Which of these medications does the nurse anticipate the provider discontinuing?

a) Concurrent use of acetaminophen is not directly related to heparin therapy for atrial fibrillation. It may need attention but does not warrant immediate reporting.

b) An aPTT of 80 seconds is significantly prolonged and may indicate a risk of bleeding due to excessive anticoagulation. This finding requires immediate notification to the healthcare provider.

c) An INR of 0.8 is within the normal range and does not pose an immediate concern in the context of heparin infusion.

d) Dark, tarry stools could indicate gastrointestinal bleeding but may not be directly related to heparin therapy. It sho

a) Pain in a client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is important but may not require immediate attention compared to potential complications of medication administration.

b) Preparing a client for a chlorhexidine scrub is important, but it is not an immediate priority compared to potential complications related to medication and vital signs.

c) A client who cannot have anything by mouth before surgery and received insulin glargine the night before needs monitoring, but it may not require immediate assessment compared to the potential complications of the client receiving digoxin with a blood pressure of 100/75 mmHg.

d) The client receiving digoxin with a blood pressure of 100/75 mmHg is at risk for toxicity, as low blood pressure may increase the concentration of digoxin. This client should be assessed first to prevent potential complications.