Prior to beginning anticoagulant therapy, the nurse will question the female patient about what?
A) Last menstrual period
B) Peptic ulcers
C) Urinary tract infection
D) Weight
B
Feedback:
The nurse should screen for conditions that could be exacerbated by increased bleeding tendencies, including hemorrhagic disorders, recent trauma, spinal puncture, gastrointestinal (GI) ulcers, recent surgery, intrauterine device placement, tuberculosis, presence of indwelling catheters, and threatened abortion. Beginning anticoagulant therapy with active peptic ulcers could result in severe bleeding. Last menstrual period, urinary tract infection, and weight should not impact anticoagulant therapy.
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