The nurse is preparing a client for surgery who was admitted to the emergency center following a motor vehicle collision. The client has a fracture of the femur and is bleeding at the bone protrusion site. During the preoperative assessment, the nurse determines that the client currently receives heparin subcutaneously daily. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer:
Notify the healthcare provider of the client's medication history.
Rationale:
Heparin increases bleeding risk, and this information is critical for surgical planning and safety.
