PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN ( 57 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum and receiving warfarin for deep- vein thrombosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Incorrect. While using a disposable razor is a precaution for individuals taking anticoagulants to reduce the risk of bleeding, it is not specific to warfarin.
Correct. Taking oral contraceptives along with warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding.Therefore, the client should be advised not to take oral contraceptives while on warfarin.
Incorrect. Aspirin is not typically recommended for pain relief in individuals taking warfarin due to the increased risk of bleeding.
Incorrect. The duration of warfarin therapy is individualized based on the specific condition being treated. It is not a fixed 2-week period.
A. Incorrect. While using a disposable razor is a precaution for individuals taking anticoagulants to reduce the risk of bleeding, it is not specific to warfarin.
B. Correct. Taking oral contraceptives along with warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding.
Therefore, the client should be advised not to take oral contraceptives while on warfarin.
C. Incorrect. Aspirin is not typically recommended for pain relief in individuals taking warfarin due to the increased risk of bleeding.
D. Incorrect. The duration of warfarin therapy is individualized based on the specific condition being treated. It is not a fixed 2-week period.