The order is for heparin 12,500 units in 250 mL D5W to infuse at 400 units per hour. STAT aPTT 6 hours after the start of the infusion, then every 6 hours. Follow heparin protocol for adjustment of dose every 6 hours. The IV was started at 1500, and the first aPTT was done at 2100. The result was an aPTT of 55 seconds. Following the protocol, what should the nurse do next? Group of answer choices Increase the rate by 100 units/hr. increase the rate by 50 units/hr. Decrease the rate by 50 units/hr. Keep the rate the same.
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