A patient is scheduled to have a prothrombin time blood test. What must the nurse include on the requisition form?
a. age of the patient c. medications the pa-tient is taking
b. diagnosis d. foods to which the patient is allergic
C
Factors that increase a prothrombin time blood test include alcohol intake and medications. Factors that could decrease a prothrombin time blood test include a high-fat diet as well as medications. The nurse should document on the requisition form the medications the patient is currently taking.
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a. Eyes crossed at times b. Persistent high-pitched cry c. Arms and legs flexed d. Slight bluish tinge of the extremities
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