A patient being treated with heparin therapy has a 65% decrease in platelet count from the baseline count after 6 days of being on the anticoagulant. What is the probable cause of the decrease?
a. DIC
b. TTP
c. HIT
d. APLS
Correct Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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