A Client Who Has Been Taking Warfarin for Three Days

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client who has been taking warfarin for three days is bleeding.The nurse notifies the physician,who says,"I thought his genetic testing indicated he would metabolize warfarin normally." How should the nurse respond?

• A)"I am looking for that result on the medical record."
• B)"Do you think the test was accurate?"
• C)"The results of the test do not replace the need for me to monitor the client."
• D)"Did we dose the drug correctly according to the test results?"

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Definitions:

Diabetes Mellitus

A metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period, due to insulin production or response issues.

Adenohypophysis

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for secreting several key hormones that regulate growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Anterior Lobe

The front part of an organ or gland, such as the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, involved in hormone secretion.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for controlling important body functions through the release of hormones.