In checking the chart of an elderly female outpatient on anticoagulant therapy, the LPN/LVN notes that the patient's lab values are off. The patient says she takes her medication as prescribed, so the nurse asks about her dietary intake
What foods below might have an effect on anticoagulant therapy? 1. Broccoli
2. Eggplant
3. Oranges
4. Grapes
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The patient should eat a normal, balanced diet but should avoid excessive amounts of foods high in vitamin K (broccoli, cabbage, green onions, dark leafy greens, beef liver, soybean oil).
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