Which Laboratory Result Will the Nurse Expect to Show a Decreased

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory result will the nurse expect to show a decreased value if a patient develops heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) ?

• A)Prothrombin time
• B)Erythrocyte count
• C)Fibrinogen degradation products
• D)Activated partial thromboplastin time

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