A client is receiving an oral anticoagulant. Before the next dose of an oral anticoagulant, the nurse notes that the prothrombin time (PT) is 32 seconds. The nurse should:
a. plan to administer the next dose.
b. hold the next dose for three hours.
c. reorder the testb because the value is low.
d. notify the health care provider.
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect: This is too high a PT result.
B Incorrect: This may be prescribed, but it is not a nursing judgement.
C Incorrect: This is in the realm of the prescriber.
D Correct: For a PT over 30 seconds, the nurse should notify the health care provider.
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