The Nurse Is Reviewing the Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time for a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the activated partial thromboplastin time for a patient receiving heparin.Which value indicates that the medication is within the therapeutic range?

• A) 2.5 to 9.5 minutes
• B) 9.5 to 11.3 seconds
• C) 1.5 to 2.0 times normal
• D) 2.0 to 3.0 times normal

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