The nurse checks the coagulation studies on a client who is not receiving any type of anticoagulant therapy. Which finding should be reported to the physician?
1. Platelet count is 250,000 mm3.
2. APTT is 25 seconds.
3. INR is 2.5.
4. Prothrombin time is 20 seconds.
Answer: 4
1. Platelets are 150,000-450,000 mm3.
2. A normal APTT is 25-35 seconds.
3. A normal INR is 2.0-3.0.
4. A prothrombin time of 20 seconds is prolonged.
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