A Patient with an Arterial Line Has an Elevated Partial

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with an arterial line has an elevated partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and is not on anticoagulation therapy. What should the nurse do?

• A) Take the patient for an immediate V/Q scan.
• B) Assess for the presence of a deep vein thrombosis.
• C) Change the heparinized saline solution in the pressure bag for the arterial line to a normal saline solution.
• D) Ask for an order to begin Lovenox therapy.

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