A nurse is preparing the hang the next bag of heparin for a patient diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. The patient's current lab values are: PT: 12.7 INR: 1 PTT: 67 Platelets 224,000 Which intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Hang the IV bag at the same rate
b. Order a STAT, PT, INR, and PTT
c. Notify the health care provider
d. Assess the client for petechiae
Answer: a. Hang the IV bag at the same rate
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