A nurse is caring for a client on IV infusion of heparin. What actions does this nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess the client for bleeding.
b. Monitor the daily activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) results.
c. Stop the IV for aPTT above baseline.
d. Use an IV pump for the infusion.
e. Weigh the client daily on the same scale.
ANS: A, B, D
Assessing for bleeding, monitoring aPTT, and using an IV pump for the infusion are all important safety measures for heparin to prevent injury from bleeding. The aPTT needs to be 1.5 to 2 times normal in order to demonstrate that the heparin is therapeutic. Weighing the client is not related.
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