Which of the following laboratory information should the nurse monitor to detect heparin-induced thrombo-cytopenia (HIT) in a client who is receiving a continuous heparin infusion?
A)Prothrombin time
B)Erythrocyte count
C)Fibrinogen degradation products
D)Activated partial thromboplastin time

Question

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Platelet aggregation in HIT causes neutralization of heparin so that the activated partial thromboplastin time will be shorter and more heparin will be needed to maintain therapeutic levels. The other data will not be affected by HIT.

Which of the Following Laboratory Information Should the Nurse Monitor