BS Nursing Critical Care Nursing
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26. A patient is receiving a continuous infusion of heparin for pulmonary embolism. Their aPTT is subtherapeutic. What is the medicinal adjustment the nurse anticipates?

A. Discontinue heparin
B. Increase the heparin infusion rate as per protocol/order
C. Decrease the heparin infusion rate
D. Administer protamine sulfate

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  • Discontinue heparin
  • Increase the heparin infusion rate as per protocol/order
  • Decrease the heparin infusion rate
  • Administer protamine sulfate

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