Section 2.5
Hemostasis Problem Solving

A 60-year-old patient was admitted to a hospital for a liver biopsy. The biopsy was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. The coagulation results performed at the time of admission revealed a prolonged PT with an INR of 4.5.
What is the physician’s most appropriate course of action?

Proceed with biopsy, because a prolonged PT is expected in liver disease Postpone the procedure for a couple of days Cancel the procedure and start the patient on vitamin K therapy Put patient on vitamin K and proceed with the procedure immediately

Section 2.5Hemostasis Problem Solving

A 60-year-old patient was admitted to a hospital for a liver biopsy. The biopsy was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. The coagulation results performed at the time of admission revealed a prolonged PT with an INR of 4.5.What is the physician’s most appropriate course of action?

Section 2.5
Hemostasis Problem Solving

A 60-year-old patient was admitted to a hospital for a liver biopsy. The biopsy was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. The coagulation results performed at the time of admission revealed a prolonged PT with an INR of 4.5.
What is the physician’s most appropriate course of action?