ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous heparin infusion for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The client's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is 120 seconds (therapeutic range 60-80 seconds). Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An aPTT of 120 seconds indicates excessive anticoagulation, increasing bleeding risk. Stopping the infusion and notifying the provider are priority to prevent hemorrhage.
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Question 5 of 5
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