Ati lpn med surg cardiac exam
Ati lpn med surg cardiac exam ( 33 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who will be taking warfarin (Coumadin) at home. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the effects of this medication?
"I'll use my electric razor for shaving." This is correct as using an electric razor helps prevent cuts, which is important since warfarin increases bleeding risk.
"I'll be sure to eat foods with lots of vitamin K." Vitamin K reduces the effectiveness of warfarin; clients should be consistent with their intake of vitamin K to avoid fluctuations in INR.
"It's okay to have a couple of glasses of wine with dinner." Alcohol can increase the effect of warfarin and the risk of bleeding. Clients should avoid or limit alcohol intake.
"I'll take aspirin for my headaches." Aspirin also has anticoagulant effects and can increase bleeding risk when taken with warfarin.
A. "I'll use my electric razor for shaving." This is correct as using an electric razor helps prevent cuts, which is important since warfarin increases bleeding risk.
B. "I'll be sure to eat foods with lots of vitamin K." Vitamin K reduces the effectiveness of warfarin; clients should be consistent with their intake of vitamin K to avoid fluctuations in INR.
C. "It's okay to have a couple of glasses of wine with dinner." Alcohol can increase the effect of warfarin and the risk of bleeding. Clients should avoid or limit alcohol intake.
D. "I'll take aspirin for my headaches." Aspirin also has anticoagulant effects and can increase bleeding risk when taken with warfarin.