Question

A 63-year-old male patient has been receiving a heparin infusion for 2 days for treatment of pulmonary embolism. Which symptom most clearly relates to an adverse effect of heparin?

Select one:
a. Heart rate of 60 beats per minute
b. Blood pressure of 160/88 mm Hg
c. Wheezing
d. Red tinged urine

Answer 1

Red-tinged urine in a patient receiving heparin most likely indicates hematuria, an adverse effect of heparin therapy related to bleeding.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptom most clearly related to an adverse effect of heparin in a 63-year-old male patient receiving infusion for the treatment of pulmonary embolism is red-tinged urine. This symptom may indicate the presence of hematuria, which is a common sign of bleeding, and bleeding complications are known adverse effects associated with heparin therapy. Such a symptom should prompt immediate evaluation for other potential areas of bleeding and possible adjustment of the heparin dose.