Intraoperative anticoagulation regimen

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A nurse is caring for a 50 year old client who has undergone cardiac surgery and received heparin as part of the intraoperative anticoagulation regimen. The health care provider has now ordered the administration of protamine sulfate. What should be the nurse's priority action before administering protamine? Ensure that the client is adequately hydrated prior to protamine administration. Verify the client's heparin levels before giving protamine. Administer a test dose of protamine to assess the client's sensitivity. Assess the client's platelet count to determine the need for protamine.

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