The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient who is receiving heparin and understands that the patient is at risk for developing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).Which previous medical conditions places this patient at risk for developing HIT?

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Ascertaining a medical history that includes previous heparin therapy,deep vein thrombosis,or cardiovascular surgery that included the use of cardiopulmonary bypass can alert the nurse to potential problems.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Critically Ill Patient Who