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Jordan Krzykwa
on Oct 14, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a potential surgical patient in the preadmission testing unit.The medication history indicates that the patient is currently taking warfarin (Coumadin) .Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) Consult with the physician regarding a radiological examination of the chest.
B) Consult with the physician regarding an international normalized ratio (INR) .
C) Consult with the physician regarding blood urea nitrogen (BUN) .
D) Consult with the physician regarding a complete blood count (CBC) .
Warfarin (Coumadin)
A medication used as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots, often prescribed for conditions like deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation.
International Normalized Ratio (INR)
A blood test measurement used to determine the clotting tendency of blood, particularly important for patients taking anticoagulant medications.
- Notice and handle the imperative for all-encompassing pre-surgical analysis to set a baseline, arrange for care, and guide the patient and family.
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Learning Objectives
- Notice and handle the imperative for all-encompassing pre-surgical analysis to set a baseline, arrange for care, and guide the patient and family.