A patient in the hospital has been receiving heparin injections. The platelet count on admission was 222,(000/m) m³ and four days later is 113,(000/m) m³.
What is the best action for the healthcare professional to take?
〇 Prepare to transfuse the patient with platelets.
〇 Do nothing; this is an expected side effect.
〇 Switch the heparin to an alternative anticoagulant.
〇 Stop all the patient's medicati