The Nurse Evaluates a Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) for a Patient

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse evaluates a prothrombin time (PT/INR) for a patient who is taking heparin. The nurse's initial action should be to:

• A) document the findings in the chart.
• B) notify the lab that they have made an error.
• C) check the physician's order.
• D) notify the physician of the lab finding.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including material and labor costs.

Beginning Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the start of an accounting period, essential for calculating cost of goods sold during the period.

Ending Inventory

The cost of products on offer for buying by the close of an accounting cycle.