单选题 Which of the following laboratory tests should be monitored closely by the nurse while the client is receiving heparin therapy?
A. International normalized ratio (INR).
B. Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT).
C. Prothrombin time (PT).
D. Thrombin time.

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) is used to measure the clotting status when the client is receiving heparin.