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A client is on intravenous heparin to treat pulmonary embolism. The client reports bleeding gums, and the most recent partial thromboplastin time ( PTT ) was 120 seconds. What action should the nurse take?
A . Decrease the heparin rate, and document the PTT
B . Increase the heparin rate, and document the PTT
C . Document the findings in the electronic health record
D . Stop the heparin, and notify the health care provider ( HCP )