A nurse is caring for a client receiving the anticoagulant drug warfarin. Which assessment would be most appropriate before administering the drug?
A) Observe for signs of thrombus formation.
B) Assess prothrombin time (PT) and INR.
C) Assess for signs of bleeding.
D) Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction.
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should assess the prothrombin time (PT) and INR before administering the anticoagulant drug warfarin to the client. Observing for signs of thrombus formation, assessing for signs of bleeding, and monitoring for hypersensitivity reaction are the ongoing assessments performed in clients who are administered warfarin.
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