Patient education on medication purpose, dosage, and side effects
Patient education on medication purpose, dosage, and side effects ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Incorrect. The client should eat a consistent amount of foods that are high in vitamin K, such as leafy greens, broccoli, and cabbage. Vitamin K can interfere with the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and increase the risk of clotting.
Correct. The client should use an electric razor for shaving to prevent cuts and bleeding.
Correct. The client should check their blood pressure regularly to monitor for hypertension, which can increase the risk of bleeding complications.
Correct. The client should report any signs of bleeding or bruising to their provider, as they may indicate a high INR level or a bleeding disorder.
A) Incorrect. The client should eat a consistent amount of foods that are high in vitamin K, such as leafy greens, broccoli, and cabbage. Vitamin K can interfere with the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and increase the risk of clotting.
B) Correct. The client should use an electric razor for shaving to prevent cuts and bleeding.
C) Correct. The client should check their blood pressure regularly to monitor for hypertension, which can increase the risk of bleeding complications.
D) Correct. The client should report any signs of bleeding or bruising to their provider, as they may indicate a high INR level or a bleeding disorder.