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neverstopbelieb

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K.N. asks you why his PT/INR has to be checked so soon.
 
  How will you respond?

Question 2

You want to make certain K.N. knows what hold the next dose means.
 
  What should you tell him?



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JYan

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Answer to Question 1

We need to be certain that the vitamin K has been effective in lowering your PT/INR to a safe range.
Also, we need to ensure you do not have any complications from the high INR.

Answer to Question 2

Hold the next dose means he should skip, or not take, warfarin that evening.




neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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