Continuous heparin infusion for deep vein thrombosis

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A postpartum client receiving a continuous heparin infusion for a deep vein thrombosis has an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) of 128 seconds. Which action would the nurse take in response to this situation? Increase the IV rate of heparin. Interrupt the infusion and notify the primary health care provider of the aPTT result. Document the result on the medical record and recheck the aPTT in 4 hours. Call the primary health care provider to obtain a prescription for a low- molecular-weight heparin.

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