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

question 6

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 medical record.
• B) notify the laboratory that they have made an error.
• C) check the primary care provider's order.
• D) notify the primary care provider of the laboratory finding.

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