The Nurse Is Assessing the Lab Work of a Client

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the lab work of a client with a pulmonary embolism. The client's INR is 5.8. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to

• A) call the physician and ask to increase the Coumadin.
• B) document the findings as normal and continue care.
• C) encourage the client to order green leafy vegetables for dinner.
• D) institute safety precautions for the client.

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