The nurse checks the coagulation studies on a client who is not receiving any type of anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following findings should be reported to the physician?
A)
INR is 2.5.
B)
APPT is 25 seconds.
C)
Platelet count is 250,000 mm3.
D)
Prothrombin time is 20 seconds.
D
Explanation:
A)
A prothrombin time of 20 seconds is prolonged; normal is 10 to 13 seconds. A normal INR is 2.0 to 3.0. Platelets are 150,000 to 450,000 mm3 and APTT is 25 to 35 seconds.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
A prothrombin time of 20 seconds is prolonged; normal is 10 to 13 seconds. A normal INR is 2.0 to 3.0. Platelets are 150,000 to 450,000 mm3 and APTT is 25 to 35 seconds.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
A prothrombin time of 20 seconds is prolonged; normal is 10 to 13 seconds. A normal INR is 2.0 to 3.0. Platelets are 150,000 to 450,000 mm3 and APTT is 25 to 35 seconds.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
A prothrombin time of 20 seconds is prolonged; normal is 10 to 13 seconds. A normal INR is 2.0 to 3.0. Platelets are 150,000 to 450,000 mm3 and APTT is 25 to 35 seconds.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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