ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a client's warfarin sodium 5 mg PO at 1900. Upon entering the client's room, the nurse finds several large, new ecchymotic areas on the client's extremities. What should be the nurse's initial action?
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Rationale: The presence of large, new ecchymotic areas could indicate excessive anticoagulation, a serious complication of warfarin therapy. Holding the warfarin and notifying the healthcare provider is the most appropriate initial action.
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