Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous heparin infusion. When reviewing the client's medical records, the nurse discovers that the client has a previous diagnosis of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). The nurse immediately stops the heparin infusion and notifies the physician. Which medication should the nurse anticipate will be ordered to neutralize the remaining heparin in the client's bloodstream?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Protamine sulfate is the specific antidote for heparin and is used to neutralize its effects.