Deep vein thrombus
A female client is being treated for a deep vein thrombus she developed post operatively about one week ago and was treated with unfractionated heparin, Today she presents to the clinic with petechiae on bilateral hands and feet. Laboratory results show a platelet count of 42, 000/mm3(42* 109/L). The nurse is concerned about a drug reaction and anticipates the client has which of the following?
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia(HIT)
Hemophilia A (classic hemophilia)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura(TTP)
