The Nurse Is Caring for a Client on IV Heparin

The nurse is caring for a client on IV heparin infusion and oral warfarin.  Current laboratory values indicate that the client's aPTT is 5 times the control value and the PT/INR is 2 times the control value.  What action does the nurse anticipate?

A) Clarify vegetable consumption with client
B) Decrease the heparin rate
C) Decrease the warfarin dose
D) Obtain an order for vitamin K injection

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