To make dosage adjustments for heparin,which of the following should be monitored?

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Heparin dosage is adjusted based on the PTT (partial thromboplastin time) lab test results. The PTT is a measure of the time it takes for blood to clot, and heparin works by slowing down the clotting process. The goal is to keep the PTT within a therapeutic range, which may vary depending on the patient's individual factors. Urine output and vitamin K levels are not relevant to managing heparin therapy, and INR (international normalized ratio) is used to monitor the effects of warfarin, not heparin.

To Make Dosage Adjustments for Heparin,which of the Following Should