Causes and risk factors
Causes and risk factors ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication list and notices that the client is taking warfarin, a blood thinner. Which of the following factors should the nurse assess as potential risk factors for bleeding? (Select all that apply.)
This is correct as the INR level measures how long it takes for blood to clot and is used to monitor the effectiveness and safety of warfarin therapy. A high INR level indicates a higher risk of bleeding.
This is correct as some herbal supplements, such as garlic, ginger, ginkgo, and ginseng, can interact with warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding.
This is incorrect as vitamin K-rich foods, such as green leafy vegetables, can interfere with warfarin and decrease its effectiveness, leading to a lower risk of bleeding. However, clients taking warfarin should maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K-rich foods and avoid sudden changes in their diet.
This is correct as peptic ulcer disease is a condition that causes erosion and inflammation of the lining of the stomach or duodenum and can lead to bleeding complications, especially when taking warfarin.
This is incorrect as blood pressure does not directly affect the risk of bleeding from warfarin therapy. However, clients taking warfarin should monitor their blood pressure regularly and report any signs of hypertension or hypotension to their provider.
A) This is correct as the INR level measures how long it takes for blood to clot and is used to monitor the effectiveness and safety of warfarin therapy. A high INR level indicates a higher risk of bleeding.
B) This is correct as some herbal supplements, such as garlic, ginger, ginkgo, and ginseng, can interact with warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding.
C) This is incorrect as vitamin K-rich foods, such as green leafy vegetables, can interfere with warfarin and decrease its effectiveness, leading to a lower risk of bleeding. However, clients taking warfarin should maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K-rich foods and avoid sudden changes in their diet.
D) This is correct as peptic ulcer disease is a condition that causes erosion and inflammation of the lining of the stomach or duodenum and can lead to bleeding complications, especially when taking warfarin.
E) This is incorrect as blood pressure does not directly affect the risk of bleeding from warfarin therapy. However, clients taking warfarin should monitor their blood pressure regularly and report any signs of hypertension or hypotension to their provider.