The High-Risk Period for Developing HIT Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The high-risk period for developing HIT is

• A) 5 to 10 hours after initiation of heparin.
• B) 5 to 14 hours after initiation of heparin.
• C) 5 to 14 days after initiation of heparin.
• D) 30 to 60 days after initiation of heparin.

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