A client is being treated with warfarin (Coumadin). The highest priority nursing intervention before administration of the medication is to check the:
a. PTT and APTT.
b. PT and INR.
c. most current CBC.
d. most current platelet count.
ANS: B
PT and INR are the tests monitored with warfarin.
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