A patient who has a heparin solution at 14.6mL/hr, had an aPTT… A patient who has a h

A patient who has a heparin solution at 14.6mL/hr, had an aPTT… A patient who has a heparin solution at 14.6mL/hr, had an aPTT drawn at 0600hrs, this morning. When the report is called from the lab. The aPTT value is 35.4. According to the Heparin Infusion Protocol shown, at what rate should the nurse set the I pump?Heparin Infusion Protocol1. aPTT will be drawn q AM or 6hours after each Heparin dose change 2. If aPTT level is less than 30, notify PCP 3. If aPTT level is between 30-40, increase the rate by 150 units per hour    If aPTT level is between 41-70, maintain the current infusion rate    If aPTT level is between 71-80, decrease the rate by 150 units per hour 4.   If aPTT level is greater than 80, or as ordered by the MD, notify PCP 5. Guaic stool prior to starting Heparin drip and qD x3 days. Standard Heparin Mix = 20,000 units heparin in 500mL D5W Health Science Science Nursing NURS 318 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

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