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ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
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A nurse is reviewing laboratory data from a client who has a pulmonary embolism and is receiving IV heparin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Patient's platelets 100,000. In a client receiving IV heparin for a pulmonary embolism, a platelet count of 100,000 indicates potential heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, a serious adverse effect that can lead to thrombosis. Thrombocytopenia increases the risk of bleeding. This finding needs immediate attention from the provider to prevent complications. The other choices are incorrect because B (PT) and C (TT) are not directly related to heparin therapy monitoring, and D (Hematocrit) does not indicate a potential adverse effect of heparin therapy like thrombocytopenia does.
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