APTT 70, control APTT 35. IV pump is infusing at 50ml/hour and mrs b has observable hematuria. what action should the nurse initiate first?
A. obtain a stat APTT
b. stop the heparin infusion
c. assess VS
d. Observe the surgical site for bleeding
Answer: b. stop the heparin infusion
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Using the West nomogram scale, the nurse needs to calculate the safe dosage of a medication for a child. The child is 50 inches tall and weighs 76 pounds. The normal dosage of the medication for an adult is 300 mg
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