The client is 4 hours postamputation. The nurse notes a large amount of bright red blood on the dressing and notifies the surgeon. The client’s prothrombin time (PT) result is 22.5/INR 25. Which intervention should the nurse implement based on the PT/INR results?
1. Prepare to administer warfarin (Coumadin). 2. Prepare to administer vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON). 3. Apply direct pressure to the residual limb. 4. Prepare to administer protamine sulfate.
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