Introduction
Introduction ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct. The client should use an electric razor when shaving to reduce the risk of bleeding from minor cuts or nicks. Warfarin is an anticoagulant that inhibits blood clotting and increases the bleeding time.
Incorrect. The client should not eat more green leafy vegetables to prevent bleeding. Green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K, which antagonizes the effect of warfarin and reduces its anticoagulant activity.
Incorrect. The client should not take an extra dose if they miss one. Taking an extra dose can cause excessive anticoagulation and increase the risk of bleeding or hemorrhage.
Incorrect. The client should not check their blood pressure every day unless instructed by their health care provider. Checking blood pressure every day is not related to warfarin therapy and may cause unnecessary anxiety or confusion.
A) Correct. The client should use an electric razor when shaving to reduce the risk of bleeding from minor cuts or nicks. Warfarin is an anticoagulant that inhibits blood clotting and increases the bleeding time.
B) Incorrect. The client should not eat more green leafy vegetables to prevent bleeding. Green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K, which antagonizes the effect of warfarin and reduces its anticoagulant activity.
C) Incorrect. The client should not take an extra dose if they miss one. Taking an extra dose can cause excessive anticoagulation and increase the risk of bleeding or hemorrhage.
D) Incorrect. The client should not check their blood pressure every day unless instructed by their health care provider. Checking blood pressure every day is not related to warfarin therapy and may cause unnecessary anxiety or confusion.