The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Results and Notes an APTT

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results and notes an aPTT level of 28 seconds.The nurse should notify the health care provider in anticipation of adjusting which medication?

• A) Aspirin
• B) Heparin
• C) Warfarin
• D) Erythropoietin

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, responsible for processing sensory information and spatial orientation.

Association Cortex

Regions of the cerebral cortex that integrate sensory and motor information, playing a crucial role in complex cognitive processes like thinking, planning, and language.

Agnosia

A neurological condition characterized by the inability to recognize and process sensory information despite having intact sensory systems.

Neurological Disorders

are diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.