The patient receives heparin. During the morning assessment of the patient, the nurse notes that the patient's blood pressure and red blood cell (RBC) count are low. There is no evidence of bleeding on the bed linen or the patient's gown. What will the best assessment of this patient reveal?

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The low blood pressure and RBC count, along with the absence of external bleeding, suggest the possibility of internal bleeding, which can be a complication of heparin therapy.

The Patient Receives Heparin