NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis is prescribed heparin via continuous infusion. The client's laboratory data are: PT 12.2 aPTT 48 Control 1.4 Control 32 INR 1 Based on the laboratory results, which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: aPTT 48 (therapeutic 1.5–2× control 32 = 48–64) is within range; continue heparin as ordered (
D). Subcutaneous (
A) is inappropriate, vitamin K (
B) reverses heparin, and diet (
C) is for warfarin.
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