The Nurse Evaluates a Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) for a Patient

Multiple Choice

The nurse evaluates a prothrombin time (PT/INR) for a patient who is taking heparin. The nurse's initial action should be to:

A) document the findings in the medical record.
B) notify the laboratory that they have made an error.
C) check the primary care provider's order.
D) notify the primary care provider of the laboratory finding.