Why Is the Platelet Count Monitored Daily for a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is the platelet count monitored daily for a patient receiving heparin therapeutically?

• A)Platelets increase when a patient is overheparinized.
• B)Platelets decrease when a patient is overheparinized.
• C)A significant decrease in the platelet count is evidence for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
• D)A significant increase in the platelet count is early evidence for heparin-induced thrombocytosis.

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