Spironolactone is available in 75 mg tablets. The provider orders 150 mg PO daily. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (TYPE IN NUMBERS ONLY. Round to the nearest half. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. Dissolve the thrombus: Heparin does not have the ability to break down or dissolve existing blood clots. Instead, it works to prevent the clot from growing larger or new clots from forming. Clot dissolution is achieved by other medications such as thrombolytics.

B. Reestablish blood flow: While the ultimate goal is to restore proper circulation, Heparin itself does not actively reopen blocked vessels. It works by stopping further clot formation, which can indirectly help improve blood flow over time.

C. Reduce vein inflammation: Heparin is not an anti-inflammatory medication and does not reduce inflammation in the veins. Its primary function is anticoagulation to prevent clot propagation rather than treating inflammation directly.

D. Inhibit clot formation: Heparin acts as an anticoagulant by interfering with the blood clotting process, particularly thrombin and factor Xa, preventing new clots from forming and existing clots from getting bigger. This is the main therapeutic purpose in treating DVT.

A. Patient lives with her partner in a one-story home: Living in a one-story home is not inherently a risk factor for sensory deficits. The home environment may impact mobility, but it does not directly contribute to vision, hearing, or other sensory issues.

B. Patient reports she worked in the military as an airplane mechanic: Working in the military as an airplane mechanic may expose the patient to high noise levels, which can cause hearing loss over time. Prolonged exposure to loud noises is a significant risk factor for sensory deficits, particularly for hearing.

C. Patient recently had grab rails installed in her bathroom: The installation of grab rails is a safety measure to reduce the risk of falls and is not directly related to sensory deficits. While it is a precautionary action, it does not indicate any sensory impairment or risk for deficits.

D. Patient schedules annual eye exams with her ophthalmologist: Regular eye exams are preventive measures that help detect sensory deficits early, particularly vision problems. This behavior indicates a proactive approach to maintaining eye health, not sensory deficits.