You Are Caring for a Patient Who Is Taking an Indirect

question 28

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a patient who is taking an indirect thrombin inhibitor following surgery. What laboratory value should you monitor for possible adverse effects of this therapy?

• A)Platelet count
• B)Potassium level
• C)Serum calcium level
• D)White blood cell count

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