A person receiving heparin is found to have an extremely high partial thromboplastin time (PTT). Which of the following should be available to assist this person should bleeding occur?

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Protamine is the antidote for heparin and should be available to reverse the effects of heparin and assist with bleeding if it occurs. Streptokinase and tissue plasminogen activator are thrombolytic agents used to dissolve clots and are not indicated in this situation. Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin, another type of anticoagulant.

A Person Receiving Heparin Is Found to Have an Extremely