Question # 19

A patient receiving a continuous heparin infusion has an aPTT that is critically elevated. What is the priority nursing action?

Options:

A.

Increase the heparin rate to achieve therapeutic effect

B.

Stop or hold the infusion according to protocol and notify the provider

C.

Administer a bolus of heparin to “catch up”

D.

Switch to subcutaneous heparin without an order

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