Author Question: A female client is prescribed warfarin. The client also uses oral contraceptives. The nurse would ... (Read 82 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A female client is prescribed warfarin. The client also uses oral contraceptives. The nurse would assess the client closely 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

A nurse is conducting a seminar on thrombosis. What information would the nurse include about the cause of arterial thrombosis?

A) Decreased blood flow
B) Injury to the vessel wall
C) Arrhythmias
D) Altered blood coagulation

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, E
Feedback:
Coadministration of warfarin and oral contraceptives 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: C
Feedback:
The nurse should mention that arterial thrombosis is caused by atherosclerosis and arrhythmias. Decreased blood flow, injury to the vessel wall, and altered blood flow are causes of venous thrombosis.