Protamine sulfate should be given by which of the following health care professionals?
1. A physician
2. A trained IV nurse
3. An OR nurse
4. Any trained medical professional
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Protamine sulfate should be given only by a physician. The LPN/LVN could assemble the medi-cations but allow the physician to draw up and administer the dose.
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1. Evaluation 2. Planning 3. Assessment 4. Implementation
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