Four months later, K.N. informs you that he is going to have a ...

[soccerdreamer_17]

Four months later, K.N. informs you that he is going to have a knee replacement next month.
 
  What will you do with this information?

Question 2

Identify two other patient education needs that you need to stress at this time.
 
  What should be thought?

[kiamars2010]

Answer to Question 1

Alert his health care provider about the pending surgery.

Answer to Question 2

 Remind him that many things interact with warfarin, and he needs to keep his provider informed
of any new medications. Patients are usually given a handout listing the major things that affect
INR. Ask whether he needs another copy of the warfarin education packet that he was given when
warfarin therapy was started.
 Remind him that not all providers know what interacts with warfarin. He needs to inquire about
warfarin interaction whenever any changes are being made.
 He needs to consider wearing a medical alert necklace or bracelet that would let others know that
he is on anticoagulant therapy with warfarin.