A Child Is on IV Heparin

question 31

Multiple Choice

A child is on IV heparin.Which laboratory value does the nurse analyze to determine if the dose is therapeutic?

• A) Platelet count
• B) PT
• C) PTT
• D) Red blood cell count

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