A patient is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent de…
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A pаtient is receiving hepаrin pоstоperаtively tо prevent deep vein thrombosis. The nurse notes that the patient has a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg and a heart rate of 98 beats/min. The patient’s most recent aPTT is greater than 90 seconds (normal range: 25 to 35 seconds). The patient reports lumbar pain. The nurse will request an order for: