The APTT of a Patient Who Is Prescribed Continuous Intravenous

question 2

Multiple Choice

The aPTT of a patient who is prescribed continuous intravenous (IV) heparin is two times the control value. What is your best action?

• A)Increase the IV rate as ordered.
• B)Decrease the IV rate as ordered.
• C)Leave the rate unchanged.
• D)Stop the infusion and notify the prescriber.

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