A76-year-old client is receiving iv heparin 5,000 units qh. an activated thromboplastin time (aptt) is drawn 1 hour before the 8: 00 am dose; the aptt is at 3.5 times the control value. what would be the most appropriate action?

The answer is closed primary.

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