The client is being treated with continuous heparin infusion for a pulmonary embolus. The morning result of the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is 100 sec (control 30 sec). Which nursing intervention is of priority?
a. Continue to monitor the client.
b. Take the client’s vital signs.
c. Notify the physician.
d. Check the previous result.
Rationale:
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