Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to undergo open heart surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a contraindication to receiving heparin?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Thrombocytopenia contraindicates heparin due to increased bleeding risk. COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and thalassemia are not contraindications.