K.N.'s INR the next day is 3.7, and the health care provider makes no further medication changes. K.N. is instructed to return again in 7 days to have another PT/INR drawn
Why should the INR be checked again so soon instead of the usual monthly follow-up?
To be certain his INR level has stabilized (within the desired range) and to monitor for any
complications. Because the coagulation effect of vitamin K lasts for 1 week, he will not respond
normally to warfarin for approximately 1 week after taking vitamin K.
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