Question # 25

A patient receiving continuous intravenous heparin has an aPTT that is below the therapeutic range. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

Options:

A.

Stop the infusion permanently

B.

Notify the provider and adjust the rate according to the institutional nomogram or orders

C.

Administer a large heparin bolus without an order

D.

Switch to low-molecular-weight heparin independently

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