A patient who has been prescribed continuous intravenous (IV) heparin asks why being weighed is necessary.What is your best response?
A) "All patients are weighed upon admission to the hospital."
B) "IV heparin has been known to cause weight gain."
C) "The initial IV bolus of heparin is prescribed based on your weight."
D) "The rate of the heparin infusion is based on your weight."
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