A patient receiving an infusion of heparin for treatment of a venous thromboembolism is diagnosed with an intracerebral hemorrhage. What intervention should the nurse anticipate for this patient? Select all that apply.

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1. Protamine sulfate is used to reverse heparin-associated intracerebral hemorrhage.
2. Vitamin K is used to reverse the effects of warfarin (Coumadin).
3. A ventriculostomy may need to be performed and an external ventricular drain inserted to drain CSF.
4. Aneurysms are associated with subarachnoid hemorrhages.
5. This is a treatment for an aneurysm.

A Patient Receiving an Infusion of Heparin for Treatment of a Venous