Throughout the pregnancy, as the uterus enlarges and stretches, the uterine prepares itself for uterine contractions. In the later stages of pregnancy, the increasing levels of counteract the calming influence of on the uterine myometrium, and the uterine myometrium sensitivity.

Anurse on a medical unit is administering heparin by continuous iv infusion to a client who has a pulmonary embolism. the client’s most recent aptt is 70 seconds. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. increase the iv infusion rate. b. decrease the iv infusion rate. c. discontinue the iv infusion. d. continue the iv infusion.