The nurse would expect to administer an anticoagulant to a patient following which surgery?

A) Hip replacement
B) Hysterectomy
C) Abdominal aorta aneurism (AAA) repair
D) Appendectomy

Anticoagulant

A medication or substance that prevents blood from clotting, reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks.

Hip Replacement

A surgical procedure in which a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial implant to reduce pain and improve mobility.

Hysterectomy

A surgical procedure for removing the uterus, and sometimes also the ovaries and fallopian tubes, used to treat various gynecological conditions.