Author Question: A client is receiving warfarin therapy as part of the treatment plan for atrial fibrillation. The ... (Read 39 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is receiving warfarin therapy as part of the treatment plan for atrial fibrillation. The client is also to begin therapy with cholestyramine. When assessing the client, the nurse would be alert for which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Bruising
B) Blood in the stool
C) Subtherapeutic INR
D) Supratherapeutic INR
E) Calf pain and warmth

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a client for discharge. The client is prescribed antihyperlipidemic drug therapy. The nurse would include which of the following in the discharge teaching? Select all that apply.

A) Reason for taking the prescribed drug
B) Drug name
C) Correct dose
D) Frequency of administration
E) Dosage form

braelync · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, E
Feedback:
Coadministration of warfarin and cholestyramine can result in a decreased anticoagulant effect, leading to subtherapeutic INR and increased chance of clotting (signs and symptoms of DVT or PE).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse should review the reasons for the drug and prescribed therapy, including drug name, form and method of preparation, correct dose, and frequency of administration, as part of a client's discharge counseling.