The health care provider ordered intraperitoneal heparin for a patient with a new PD catheter to prevent clotting of the catheter by blood and fibrin formation. How does the nurse advise the patient?
a. Watch for bruising or bleeding from the gums
b. Make a follow-up appointment for coagulation studies
c. Intraperitoneal heparin does not affect clotting times
d. Heparin will be given with a small subcutaneous needle.
Answer: c. Intraperitoneal heparin does not affect clotting times
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