The health care provider (HCP) orders an IV heparin sulfate infusion for a client diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). On assessment, the nurse notes evidence of thrombosis, as well as ecchymosis to the client's arms and a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The health care provider (HCP) orders an IV heparin sulfate infusion for a client diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). On assessment, the nurse notes evidence of thrombosis, as well as ecchymosis to the client's arms and a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg.  What is the  most  appropriate nursing response? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Answer

Request the health care provider (HCP) come to reassess the client prior to administering the heparin

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Hold the heparin infusion and notify the nurse in charge

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Ask the health care provider (HCP) to clarify the heparin order

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Administer the heparin infusion as ordered by the health care provider (HCP)

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