hard · NCLEX-RN pharmacology
0800: Client admitted with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Heparin sodium continuous IV infusion initiated at 1000 units/hr per protocol. aPTT 35 seconds (Reference: 30-40 seconds). 1000: Heparin rate increased to 1200 units/hr. aPTT 55 seconds. 1200: Client reports a 'splitting headache' and bleeding from the gums. aPTT 105 seconds.
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