ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor the effect of this therapy?
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Rationale: Warfarin affects the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade, and PT is the primary diagnostic test used to monitor its therapeutic effect. It measures the time it takes for blood to clot.
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Question 5 of 5
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