A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the hospital.
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to prepare for this client to further manage the client's DVT?

Choice A rationale

Aspirin is an antipyretic and analgesic, effective in reducing fever and relieving mild to moderate pain by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes.

Choice B rationale

Aspirin is not used to lower blood pressure; antihypertensive drugs are prescribed for that purpose.

Choice C rationale

Aspirin does not treat bacterial infections; antibiotics are used to eliminate bacterial pathogens.

Choice D rationale

Aspirin does not cure viral infections; antiviral medications are required to treat such conditions. .

Choice A rationale

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that acts on the collecting ducts and late distal tubules but not on the loop of Henle.

Choice B rationale

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that works on the distal convoluted tubule, not the loop of Henle.

Choice C rationale

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, leading to increased urine output.

Choice D rationale

Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that primarily acts on the proximal tubule and the descending limb of the loop of Henle.