Six hours after initiation of heparin 5000 units SQ q12 hours for DVT prophylaxis, a male patient begins bleeding from the gums after brushing his teeth. What is the most appropriate therapeutic action?
A.
10mg of phytonadione SQ
B.
2 units of fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
C.
Swab a small amount of epinephrine 1:1000 on a cotton swab and apply to gums to produce local vasoconstriction
D.
50mg of protamine sulfate IV
E.
Wait for the anticoagulation effect to subside after withdrawing heparin
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