A Patient with Atrial Fibrillation Is Receiving Warfarin [Coumadin]

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with atrial fibrillation is receiving warfarin [Coumadin]. The nurse notes that the patient's INR is 2.7. Before giving the next dose of warfarin, the nurse will notify the provider and:

• A) administer the dose as ordered.
• B) request an order to decrease the dose.
• C) request an order to give vitamin K (phytonadione).
• D) request an order to increase the dose.

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