The aPTT of a patient who is prescribed continuous intravenous (IV) heparin is two times the control value. What is your best action?
a. Increase the IV rate as ordered.
b. Decrease the IV rate as ordered.
c. Leave the rate unchanged.
d. Stop the infusion and notify the prescriber.
ANS: C
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