An Older Patient with a History of Atrial Fibrillation Has

question 17

Multiple Choice

An older patient with a history of atrial fibrillation has a fall at home and is diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke. What will the nurse assess first to help determine the cause of this patient's bleeding? Select all that apply.

• A) Current INR
• B) Platelet level
• C) Liver function studies
• D) Hemoglobin and hematocrit
• E) Dose of warfarin sodium (Coumadin) taken at home

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