A Patient Who Has Been Receiving IV Heparin Infusion and Oral

A patient who has been receiving IV heparin infusion and oral warfarin (Coumadin) for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) when the platelet level drops to 110,000/µL. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

A) Prepare for platelet transfusion.
B) Discontinue the heparin infusion.
C) Administer prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) .
D) Use low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) .

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