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A Patient Is Receiving IV Heparin Therapy

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A patient is receiving IV heparin therapy.The aPTT is 90; the laboratory control is 30 seconds.Which nursing intervention is most accurate?


A) Document in the nursing notes that these results are within therapeutic range.
B) Note the RBC count and wait for the healthcare provider to make the next round to discuss all laboratory values.
C) Stop the heparin drip.
D) Assess the patient for signs and symptoms of decreased sensorium.

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