A Client's Intravenous Heparin Drip Rate Is Increased at 1400

question 255

Multiple Choice

A client's intravenous heparin drip rate is increased at 1400. What time does the nurse plan to draw the next aPTT?

• A) Immediately after increasing the rate
• B) At 2000
• C) At 1530
• D) At 0800 the next morning

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