Nurses are integral to the management of clotting disorders. Key responsibilities include:
Administering and monitoring anticoagulant therapy. Educating patients on the signs and symptoms of clotting and bleeding complications. Monitoring laboratory values such as INR (International Normalized Ratio) and aPTT (activated Partial Thromboplastin Time). Implementing compression stockings and other preventive measures. Coordinating care with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive management.
