A female client is receiving an anticoagulant to prevent the ...

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

A female client is receiving an anticoagulant to prevent the formation and extension of blood clots. What instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client?
 
  A) Avoid caffeinated drinks.
  B) Take the drug on an empty stomach.
  C) Use a reliable contraceptive.
  D) Take the drug with a glass of milk.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client receiving the anticoagulant drug warfarin. Which assessment would be most appropriate before administering the drug?
 
  A) Observe for signs of thrombus formation.
  B) Assess prothrombin time (PT) and INR.
  C) Assess for signs of bleeding.
  D) Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the female client to use a reliable contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. The nurse need not instruct the client to avoid caffeinated drinks, take the drug on an empty stomach, or take the drug with a glass of milk.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should assess the prothrombin time (PT) and INR before administering the anticoagulant drug warfarin to the client. Observing for signs of thrombus formation, assessing for signs of bleeding, and monitoring for hypersensitivity reaction are the ongoing assessments performed in clients who are administered warfarin.

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mjenn52]

Excellent