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The health care provider prescribes an infusion of heparin and daily partial thromboplastin time (PTT) testing for a patient. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
The health care provider prescribes an infusion of heparin and daily partial thromboplastin time (PTT) testing for a patient. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
- Obtain a Doppler for monitoring bilateral pedal pulses.
- Avoid giving IM medications to prevent localized bleeding.
- Have vitamin K available in case reversal of the heparin is needed.
- Decrease the infusion when the PTT value is 65 seconds. (correct)
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Heparin & PTT Monitoring
Heparin & PTT Monitoring
Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clots. PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) is a blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The normal PTT range is typically 25-35 seconds. If the PTT value is too high (e.g., 65 seconds), it indicates that the blood is taking too long to clot, increasing the risk of bleeding.
IM Injections & Anticoagulants
IM Injections & Anticoagulants
Avoid administering intramuscular (IM) injections to prevent localized bleeding and hematoma formation, especially in patients receiving heparin therapy due to its anticoagulant effects.
Heparin antidote
Heparin antidote
Vitamin K is the antidote for heparin. Having vitamin K available ensures prompt reversal of heparin's effects if needed due to bleeding or other complications.
Study Notes
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The healthcare provider prescribed heparin infusion and daily partial thromboplastin time (PTT) to a patient
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What action should the nurse include in the care plan?
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Possible answers: A-D
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Decrease the infusion when the PTT value is 65 seconds.
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Avoid giving IM medications to prevent localized bleeding.
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Obtain a Doppler for monitoring bilateral pedal pulses.
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Have vitamin K available in case reversal of the heparin is needed.
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