In Checking the Chart of an Elderly Female Outpatient on Anticoagulant

question 13

Multiple Choice

In checking the chart of an elderly female outpatient on anticoagulant therapy,the LPN/LVN notes that the patient's lab values are abnormal.The patient says she takes her medication as prescribed,so the nurse asks about her dietary intake.Which food might have an effect on anticoagulant therapy?

• A) Broccoli
• B) Eggplant
• C) Oranges
• D) Grapes

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