A client was started on a protocol for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis shortly after admission and has been receiving 5000 units of heparin twice daily for the last week
An immune response to this treatment may increase the client's chance of developing which health problem?
A) Antiphospholipid syndrome
B) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
C) Von Willebrand disease
D) Thrombocytopenia
Ans: D
Feedback:
Heparin is often implicated in cases of drug-induced thrombocytopenia. DIC, antiphospholipid syndrome, and von Willebrand disease cannot be induced by the use of heparin.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word