A Patient Who Is Diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation Is to Begin

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient who is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is to begin taking warfarin (Coumadin) . The patient refuses to take the medication because "it is rat poison." After the nurse provides teaching, the patient still refuses. What action will the nurse take?

• A) Hold the dose and document the patient's refusal.
• B) Hold the dose, notify the provider of the situation, and document these actions.
• C) Put the medication in the patient's food.
• D) Tell the patient that the drug is necessary for treatment.

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