Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for heparin therapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Heparin affects clotting via aPTT, which monitors its therapeutic effect. PT/INR is for warfarin, and platelets are checked for thrombocytopenia risk.