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A nurse is caring for a post-surgical client at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and associated pulmonary embolism. The client is receiving heparin therapy prophylactically. Their baseline activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) value is 25 seconds. Calculate the lowest required aPTT value required to achieve a therapeutic effect of heparin. Record your answer to one decimal place.

Reference Ranges:

aPTT: 25-40 seconds

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