A client is being discharged on warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant. To avoid food-drug interactions, the nurse instructs the client to restrict which of the following foods?
A)
green leafy vegetables
B)
citrus foods
C)
dairy products
D)
whole grains
A
Explanation:
A)
The vitamin K found in green leafy vegetables can interfere with the clotting cascade and prolong bleeding time, thereby enhancing the anticoagulant effect.
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B)
The vitamin K found in green leafy vegetables can interfere with the clotting cascade and prolong bleeding time, thereby enhancing the anticoagulant effect.
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C)
The vitamin K found in green leafy vegetables can interfere with the clotting cascade and prolong bleeding time, thereby enhancing the anticoagulant effect.
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D)
The vitamin K found in green leafy vegetables can interfere with the clotting cascade and prolong bleeding time, thereby enhancing the anticoagulant effect.
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